I had this very profound insight this week about why, for most people, it’s almost impossible to be authentic, and it has everything to do with emotions.
There’s a lot to say about authenticity. When you scroll through your social media timeline, you’ll find plenty of posts with steps to becoming your true self… or uncovering your true self. But the only step that truly matters, and that no one can skip — is this:
Being able to stay present with the fear of losing your ‘face’.
And so the bottom line (almost literally) is the willingness, and therefore the bravery, to face the death of the ego, the death of the ‘I’.
In non-dual teachings, this is the big thing that keeps us separated from the love that we are, from Self-realization.
But really, it all comes down to one thing: being able to stay present with your most intense emotions. Emotions so energetically strong that they affect your nervous system…
And yet, they’re still just emotions.
Tolerating (not ignoring) your feelings, so that you can become aware of what they want to tell you, is something you can learn, step by step.
You already know about the Emotion Mastery Program, so I won’t mention that today 😉 But I do want to show you how staying present with your feelings actually works.
That’s why I’m going to launch a podcast in which I guide ‘normal’ people with real issues towards authenticity through their emotions.
The show is called “Vera Illuminates” — and you can be a guest!
If you long to be authentic, and you’d like to be guided by me on a personal issue, willing to face and stay present with your feelings, you’re warmly invited to fill in this form and maybe be invited to the show.
And for everyone else: you’ll find the show on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
For now: be yourself, and have a beautiful day!
Warmly,
Vera
