Maggie's Day 66 of Discovering Love in Authenticity

Life isn’t always easy. It isn’t always fun. But it is a whole lot better when you show up as you are and live authentically.

I’ve discovered, however, a lot of people have a real hard time with authenticity. Maybe it’s because of all the shields individuals try to protect themselves with when the truth is too painful.
I’m not going to try to change anyone. I’m too busy working on myself. But, I’m not going to allow anybody else’s fears to impact my life and stifle my ability to move forward.

While I was having a discussion with a friend about my relationship with another this evening, the bartender at Jack Fry’s was removing water spots from the glasses. I was stating a fact that I was using a friend of mine and a friend of mine was telling me that I wasn’t.

Wait a minute! Who on Earth knows who is using whom? I do. And only I do because nobody knows what it is like to walk in my shoes. Just as I have no idea what it is like to walk in your shoes.  (See Maggie's Day 31 of Discovering Love in Crystal Clarity)

Earlier today I had spent writing for three hours, that’s 180 minutes and 9510 words, about authenticity, honesty and showing up. Let me tell you, I know who I’m doing what with. And this evening I am going to share with you that I discovered just a little bit of love for myself because I didn’t allow someone else to tell me what I thought was real.

I love my mind and I love the way I think and I love that I think differently from others. I think I’ve found a lot more freedom than your average Joe or Jane or any one else by any other name. I’ve come to love the things I think and the things I do and the things that work for me. I’ve come to accept me as I am. I’ve come to love the me I’ve come to love and most importantly I love my ability to show up authentically as I have committed to do since day one with Discovering Love in 365 Days.

So, here’s to each and every one of you who have followed Clare and me since day one, picked us up along the way, read us sporadically, or followed us just on this day, thank you for taking the time to do something that is just a little bit different and perhaps just a little bit harder to swallow. But by doing so you’ve made it just a little bit easier for yourself and others to show up too.

So, on this night I dedicate this space to all those who have ever read even one word of Discovering Love in 365 Days. You’re a little before the times and accepting of authenticity. Let the world keep rocking on.

Thank you for letting me be me! I love you! Sweet Dreams! Maggie ã
How did you discover love today? We welcome your comments here or on line at discoveringlovein365days@hotmail.com and/or by mail to; Discovering Love in 365 Days, PO Box 4937, Louisville, KY 40204-4937. Clare and Maggie look forward to communicating with you soon.