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3 Things Most People Get Wrong About The ‘Authentic Self’
Who are you really?
Do you remember the sheep that got lost and went viral?
Sheep need to be shaved regularly if not they will fall over, might not be able to get up again, and die.
One sheep got lost for months and grew so much wool that when it was found it almost died. They had to fly in a specialist to shave it.
This story has a happy ending — the little explorer survived.
Exactly like the sheep we also accumulate layers over layers of social conditioning.
Every time we experience the feeling of rejection or not belonging we put on another layer to protect ourselves.
…when you speak up at work and people oppose you you learn to better be quiet next time.
…when you get promoted and people are judging you learn to better not to shine so brightly.
…when you say no to a close one and they are mad you learn to prioritize other people's needs over yours.
We just want to be loved and belong.
To fit in we cover up who we truly are — society and our life experiences teach us how we should be.
