We’ve all encountered people who are unshakably authentic, who, we can’t help thinking, could perhaps do with being a little more fake. An authentic monster is perhaps better than a monster in disguise, but not by much.
Identity
Can I follow my heart?
Wisdom does not come from within. Nor will the lifestyle of liberating an “inner child” lead to lasting freedom.
How to be authentic
I’ve never actually met a fully authentic person. I’m not sure I would want to. It’s been said that a person begins to lie as soon as he becomes polite.