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Good morning, I’m so excited to share all the following with you.
I couldn’t have planned this better had I tried.
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Anyone who knows Kaila Allen knows she embodies the word Authentic.
Here today is the DailyOM offering I received.
Permission to Be Real
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When we present ourselves to the world without a mask, we offer the same opportunity for others to do the same.
Most of us are familiar with the idea of “keeping it real” and have an intuitive sense about what that means. People who keep it real don’t hide behind a persona to protect themselves from their fear of how they might be perceived. They don’t present a false self or wear a mask in order to appear more perfect, more powerful, or more independent. People who keep it real present themselves as they truly are, the good parts and the parts most of us would rather hide. They share their full selves with the people who are lucky enough to know them.
Being real in this way is not an easy thing to do. We live in a culture that often shows us images of physical and material perfection. As a result, we all want to look younger, thinner, wealthier, and more successful. We are rewarded externally when we succeed at this masquerade, but people who are real remind us that, internally, we suffer. Whenever we feel that we need to be bigger, better, or more exciting, we send a message to ourselves that we are not enough. Meanwhile, people who are not trying to be something more than they are walk into a room and bring a feeling of ease, humor, and warmth with them. They acknowledge their wrinkles and laugh at their personal eccentricities without putting themselves down.
People like this inspire us to let go of our own defenses and relax for a moment in the truth of who we really are. In their presence, we feel safe enough to take off our personas and experience the freedom of not hiding behind a barrier. Those of us who were lucky enough to have a parent who was able to keep it real may find it easier to be that way ourselves. The rest of us may have to work a little harder to let go of our pretenses and share the beauty and humor of our real selves. Our reward for taking such a risk — we will attract and inspire others, giving them the permission to be real too.
Want to enable more of your Authentic self?
Join the Creative Journey Call in the ACB Community for a Special 4-Week Workshop: Breaking Free from Repetitive Mistakes
Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns? Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over, hindering your personal growth? Based on principles from Chapter 8 of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do,” this interactive 4-week workshop will provide you with practical strategies to understand why we repeat mistakes and, more importantly, how to break free from these cycles.
Through insightful discussions, guided reflections, and actionable techniques, you’ll learn how to cultivate self-awareness, develop self-discipline, and create a plan for lasting positive change. Join us on Zoom on Wednesdays at 2 pm Eastern Time throughout April 2025 to embark on this empowering journey.
Workshop Schedule
Week 1: Understanding the Cycle of Repetition – Wednesday, April 2nd, 2:00 PM ET
Explore the reasons behind repeating mistakes and identify the personal costs of these patterns.
Week 2: Cultivating Self-Discipline – Wednesday, April 9th, 2:00 PM ET
Learn and practice actionable techniques to enhance your self-control and resist old habits.
Week 3: Learning, Growing, and Troubleshooting – Wednesday, April 16th, 2:00 PM ET
Discover how to reframe mistakes as learning opportunities, identify personal triggers, and develop troubleshooting strategies.
Week 4: Developing Your Plan for Lasting Change – Wednesday, April 23rd, 2:00 PM ET
Integrate the insights from the previous weeks to create a personalized plan for breaking free from repeated mistakes and achieving your goals.
To join the Zoom call, please send an email to community@acb.org.
To join the Creative Journey listserv for updates and connection, send an email to creativejourney+subscribe@groups.io.
We look forward to embarking on this empowering journey with you!
Posted by Patty L. Fletcher – April 23, 2025
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About Patty L. Fletcher
Updated November 2024
Patty L. Fletcher is a woman of passion and exploration.
She studies the art of manifestation and is a seeker of knowledge and the wisdom to know what to do with it when it’s learned.
To learn more visit: https://pattysworlds.com/
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