Authentic : Relating to or denoting an emotionally appropriate significant, purposive and responsible mode of human life.  What does that mean anyway?  The simple answer, is be genuine, loving, trustworthy,  faith in ones self and God.  Wow, getting to that aspect of one’s life could take life times if not more.

It truly takes courage to get to that understanding as well as believing YOU ARE THAT!!! Yep, the journey can take you through the highs and lows of  ones life.  Most important is to truly get it.  You are not a victim!!  You set it all up, not God, you did.  Hmm, for some it is hard to swallow.

There was a time when I lived in Seattle and got the call in the middle of the night stating that my step kids  were in an accident somewhere near Winslow Arizona.  They were on their way to LA to visit their dad. My wife and I were  in dire straights at the time and  needed to barrow  money  so my wife could book a flight   to the hospital.  Yes, they did  survive, and I believe grew from the accident.

Needless to say,  I was  angry, worried,  anxious, etc.  I was so angry at God that I  cursed at HIM, gave Him my middle finger and  yelled inwardly.  I am trying so hard why are you doing this to me?  Hey, I didn’t have anything to do with this scenario, right?

The next morning, I went to open the window and the window fell on my middle finger.   I wondered what that meant.  So, I looked up Louise Hays Book having to do with body parts and  its emotional component.  Well, the middle finger meant angry at the Father.   Wow, what a trip.

After that, something shifted in me.  I began to understand that whatever the scenario is, both good and bad, I set it up.  There is no Victim!!!!  From that moment on I began the journey to find my authentic self.   For sure, many pit falls but I  kept climbing.  God did not do anything to me.   All that I have gone through in my life was to uncover my authentic self.

Yes,  whatever you do, you set it up even if you are on the short end of  the stick.  Take responsibility for the journey.   Let go and then ask what is my lesson?  Yes, it is not always easy to get to that, especially when one is in pain.  When the pain begins to subside then you may find the answer.  Of course, when it is wonderful………….Hmm, how come, what am I suppose to do with that,  whats the lesson, etc.

Get on with it, because you deserve to be authentic.