It can easily seem like Authenticity is a lost art.

Everyone is putting their best foot, faces and stories forward. And it makes sense, doesn't it?

We want people to believe the best of us. We want to look like we have it all together-- that we have life figured out when we're really just winging it. We pretend that we're fine when we're really not.

Many times it comes from a place of self preservation. We're afraid of being vulnerable because we're afraid of not being accepted. We're afraid that when we take the mask off, the ones that claim to love us... won't anymore.

The fear is rational, though. Most of us are switching masks, tailoring back how we feel, and keeping things to ourselves based on where we are and who we're around.

Unless you're blessed enough to have circles that you are able to be 100% of yourself 100% of the time, some of our friends don't even know what we're really feeling or going through because they haven't created the safe spaces we need to be vulnerable and authentic.

While I do agree that certain things should be reserved for safe and certain places, I do believe that the best things come from Authenticity and Vulnerability. When we try to mask parts of ourselves, filter the truth, we lose the good stuff.

I believe the things that we are sometimes ashamed of, embarrassed about and insecure about are the very things that make us so unique. I believe that they are also the things that help us find those safe places to be accepted and loved.

While people may be off put by us when we choose to be authentic, we tend to give a voice to those who may not be as brave as us to speak our truths.

Think about one of your favorite songs that actually makes you feel. The song may not be perfect in its execution and the notes may land flat and sharp... but it still makes you FEEL.

It may have put words and melodies to feelings that you could not. It made you cry, it got you angry, it made you feel like someone finally got it! It made you feel SEEN.

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Ep. 11 Why We Need More Vulnerable Artists