Quotes About Authenticity

The less satisfaction we derive from being ourselves, the greater is our desire to be like others.

I've done lots of pieces on self-esteem and hair. There's a desire to conform, but if the encouragement to be yourself is there from loved ones, you'll find that later, that true self will come out.

You never need to defend yourself or your desires to anyone, as those inner feelings are Spirit speaking to you. Those thoughts are sacred, so don't ever let anyone trample on them.

If my hand on yours trembles it's because bodies never lie.

It will do you no harm to find yourself ridiculous. Resign yourself to be the fool you are... ...We must always take risks. That is our destiny.

The more you focus on connection the more free you are on one hand and the more free you can be because the child does feel authentically connected to their destiny.

Be who you are, said the Duchess to Alice, or, if you would like it put more simply, never try to be what you might have been or could have been other than what you should have been.

It's filled with magic that's how I know if something's real.

There is NO way you're living out your purpose if you're conforming to the rules. There is NO way you'll fulfill your destiny if you're trapped in the dogma of what other people think.

Why should you care so much about what others think of you, than what you think about yourself?

I like having my hair and face done, but I'm not going to lose weight because someone tells me to. I make music to be a musician not to be on the cover of Playboy.

Relationships based on obligation lack dignity.

Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself.

Most people think of poise as calm, self-assured dignity; but I call it "just being you".

Dignity is the reward of obeying your heart.

Be honest with who you are, what you want and how you want to be treated. Boundaries only scare off the people that were not meant to be in your life.

Forgiveness is not an invitation to become a doormat for other people's hypocrisy.

Do not exchange your dignity for popularity.

Be yourself, chase your dreams, and just never say never. That's the best advice I could ever give someone.

Don't look for your dreams to come true; look to become true to your dreams.

Follow your dreams as long as you live! Never be afraid to go out on the limb to live up to your expectations. Always do things your way and Have Fun!

Too many among us are afraid to be ourselves. So we give up our dreams to follow the crowd.

Each day that you're moving toward your dreams without compromising who you are, you're winning

Be yourself, build meaningful relationships, follow your dreams.