How To Find Your True Authentic Self - Part 2/3

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HOW TO PINPOINT YOUR UNIQUE BALANCE

There are three must have traits to find your true authentic self:

1. Vulnerability

2. Courage

3. Perseverance

Every single person that crosses the finish line… the end result is a natural confidence like no other can replicate.

No matter the ethnicity, nationality, cultural upbringing, personality, you name it.

Truly being comfortable in your own skin.

If there was a pinnacle of the ultimate life experience this would definitely enter the debate.

It is truly beautiful to see a person re-embrace a side that was once lost during childhood.

Combine this with a unconventional journey lead by their natural curiosity…

Wow.

Their previous dead eyes now have a rekindled spark like never before.

Completely unrecognizable transformation.

From a natural born gift of individualism… to the socially conditioned collectivism… then back to authentic individuality.

But why vulnerability exactly?

You cannot make progress if you aren't aware of a problem.

Vulnerability is observing reality for what it is absent of Ego:

Accepting there's in fact a problem… and you want a solution [as the reality of the situation is no longer bearable to ignore it's existence].

Once again the anxiety you experience during vulnerable moments is nothing but your primal nature interpreting the situation as if it were life or death.

During these uncomfortable moments you must develop your courage.

And this is where perseverance plays a vital role to your personal development…

But what does this mean in practical terms?

It's embracing the Unknown located outside your comfort zone - not running away to recondition your mind and body - so that you get comfortable in the chaos.

Read that again.

Finding your peace within the chaos is a clear indicator that you're there.

It's an extremely exciting place to be.

In fact, it is an addictive thrill that makes life enjoyment reach levels you never knew were even possible.

While those that never took that chance: They continue walking through life in a sleep walk. A hypnotic haze that is induced right before everybody's eyes

Only a nano percentage of society can see it happening.

I encourage you to analyze the intention behind every item placed in your ever changing environment.

When you see it:

No wonder society is the way it is. No wonder your life experience becomes the byproduct of your environment. No wonder things are the way they are.

Only those who are in the position can lead by example and with integrity to influence those innocent naive lives in a positive manner.

This is why I have the utmost compassion for those blindly following inauthentic gurus.

However, not those specific individuals, that "lead" only for the ego stroke [while putting on a fake act as if they are truly altruistic with a hidden agenda].

The herd literally knows no better way and are just under the spell from words that alter their perception to meet the guru’s selfish needs…

Feeling lost and confused?

Great.

This is the perfect time you should emulate your role models to help you maximize your self-potential effectively with efficiency.

With a grain of salt, not a 100% direct copy everybody else seems to do - this neglects the development of the true authentic self.

You see.

Attempting to figure out the complexities of life, without any help from timeless wisdom, passed on from human kind's brightest minds is completely insane.

Refined knowledge passed onto the next generation to continue scientific research for the greater good: better understand the ever so complex multi-dimensional abstract truth…

Just because fear of facing the reality the bruises your fuckin’ fragile ego.

Listen.

By simply modeling after success you can embody key traits from several of your role models [online is better than nothing, in real life taps into your primal nature learning ability via osmosis]:

Mixing and matching strong attributes into your Being via creativity helps you find your true authentic self during experimentation.

This is exactly how to find your own 1 of 1 unique balance that absolutely nobody in history of mankind could ever copy.

True Authentic Self

From the internal abstract realm that make up the source of your self-expression to your private thoughts nobody has access to.

To the outer layer that shows the world who you are by your style, how you express yourself in conversation [based on the context, subjects, interests, etc.] and so much more…

All while both the inner and outer realms influence your overall life experience.

Here’s my subjective interpretation of objective reality that has me absolutely loving life.

From the Observed position [not deeply caught up IN the flow of thoughts] I identify key external elements to channel certain energies that elevate my internal sense of Self.

You see.

Freedom is the epicenter of my Way of life.

For billions working requires them to commit to a specific time and location. While mine I have the flexibility of time and location.

Instead of working the overnight shift as a waiter or office job, I am writing this cramped on a flight over to visit relatives for a week.

On a more nuanced micro level - I’ve become so efficient with my habits and managing my time - I quite literally can go on a walk for an hour while reading a book so I can kill 3 birds with 1 stone instead of wasting time.

Another example?

I’ve gotten so good with my over a dozen years of continuous travel.

Complete minimalism that perfectly aligns with my true authentic self.

I can take a simple duffel bag and have a month’s worth of clothes fitting every occasion imaginable.

Or a backpack for a week trip and three bags weighing less than 35kgs/75lbs for international travel lasting me years - this is literally everything I own.

This includes everything I need to continue my work remotely:

• iPhone: camera, video recorder, notes, etc.

• Battery pack for on the go charging

• Noise canceling headphones to block out distractions to enter my own world

• MacBook Pro

• Kindle to instantly download any book I want

This all conveniently comes with me wherever I go so I can do what must be done, wherever, whenever and however long I want… all while enjoying everything outside of work.

And this is only one aspect of my freedom.

I do very settle things regarding my fashion like having extremely comfortable clothes [not restricting my natural movement and must be breathable for an enjoyable experience + while being able to meet every occasion] and I wear special shoes that recreate the experience of training on the mats [this completely transforms my experience exploring the ever-changing environment in varies cultures].

My freedom always stays locked in communication, travel, jiu-jitsu, relationships and every area that resonates with me.

I preferably enjoy staying in the Observer position of my thoughts, occasionally dive into the flow of certain streams of thoughts that spark my curiosity, but whenever I want to elevate my life experience…

Simply tap into your sense of Self.

Play with music to spike certain emotions to make the objective environment that much better - let your mind wander as far and wide as your imagination allows it.

Life is too short trying to play a fake role emulating your role models [only because you fear showing the world who you previous thought would not accept - this is an outdated belief that you have not reflect on in years].

Drop the mask and start gaining new positive life references that reveal proof it is completely fine to be your true authentic self.

Never allow your ego’s pride and the fear of rejection stop you from reaching your fullest potential.

See ya on the mats,

POJ