Are there still a need for self-worth to be conducive to what's inside your soul? How can we dig deep to find what would accentuate Spirituality?
How can one be natural and innocent without blemish to imbue integrity and rightousness? In our quest to be law-abiding citizens and knowing that a sense of integrity is part of what we should be doing for right, our spiritual walk don’t always balance out to the former or the latter. We are creatures of habit, set in our ways and not easily prone to embrace change. I would hasten to say that we are not all real -- even to ourselves, knowing that we could do better. Being real in my opinion is not easily something that is inherent and innate. Moreover, one of the most important interpersonal and universal skills is the ability to reach down deep and realize that to be authentic would be the very fabric that weaves integrity into garments we should wear well! Have you established strongholds to fathom the reality of God’s Word? One of the most important interpersonal skills is the ability to be authentic and posit a sense of righteousness. Authenticity is simply defined as — ‘the quality or condition of being authentic or genuine.’ That seem like such an easy entity to abide by, and it’s so easy to assume that we could change at a moment’s notice, but it’s all about longevity and how willing any aspect of ‘realness’ is allowed to surface. I’m aware that people just don’t have the wherewithal to be open and honest, especially if and when there’s a gain or an opportunity to advance a cause. It’s my assessment in cases like this that in order to have healthy, productive and legitimate interactions of worth, individuals must learn how to reach within themselves to be accountable for their actions for authenticity embracing God’s Word.
The inspirational and spiritual aspect is part of the process, and it all starts with self-awareness and the image you’d want to portray and live by. I constantly ask men how much do they want to be accountable...and would they be willing to admit that change is inevitable and needed by them to do well by their women and for family and community to be the progenitors of (their) good behavior. I also ask them to ask themselves -- “Who am I?” ”How can I be the best that I can be?” ”Am I just a caricature of my true self, and only putting up a front at the risk of losing out?” Any of these type of questions will help individuals begin to be gut level honest with themselves to determine self-worth and who they really are. Until we truly know who we are and become comfortable with who we are, we will have to live a clean and sin-free life with knowing that God is first and foremost. I’m not unscathed from this malady...and I’ve not always toed the line or walked in the footsteps of righteousness. I’ve had my problems. But along the way to the altar God got my attention and made me suffer a bit. He broke me up and put me on my back. While on my back I was in no position for comfort -- I had no choice but to look up. You see, the key is knowing that you can be broken to be made whole again, but to stay on track you need to be real! The lack of authenticity does not only affect our daily routines as we go about our business, but it blends over into our metabulisms and mannerisms. Lying, cheating and being less than honest at the expense of getting over on someone for some ill-gotten gain is not the way for authenticity to define good works. Being yourself and developing good character traits should start from the earliest growth patterns on up until knowing from right from wrong is necessary. The regiment for change should be par for the course if you know that there’s problems with your walk. The lack of authenticity boils down to insecurity and lack of self-esteem. I had to learn to be myself, find my own voice and develop real habits to be convinced that God’s Word is true .
In closing, the ability to stand up and be tall, the realness of a good self-image can be the catalyst for change to define all that you should be. Make daily steps toward finding spiritual worth and a reservoir for inspiration. Your authentic self is who you are, and when you have no fear of judgment, or when faith allows you to make elections and callings surest your walk will justify the change in you. You will be emboldened with a plan of action to study the Word of God. Before the world starts pushing you around and telling you who you’re supposed to be, emerge strong and confident as you are endowed to give yourself permission to be your authentic self.
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