We shouldn’t seek authenticity because it is trendy, or because that is what Millennials apparently want. The purpose of having authenticity is so that it will lead us to intimacy.
Here is the article that shows the relationship between authenticity and intimacy.
Here are my favorite quotes:
- Authenticity is about clarity, and definition. Intimacy is about depth.
- Invest your true self, not your cyber self, in others.
- The trend toward authenticity in our culture today is a good thing. It illuminates our refusal to settle for what is counterfeit or misleading.
Jessica Boctor is a tea-drinking loud introvert who resides in a Southern Californian cottage with her husband and their dog. She chronicles her adventures at www.phantomblonde.com.
If you want to read some of my work on authenticity, here are some articles.
