authenticity is difficult, if not impossible, to develop without some level of shame resilience. It is much easier to be authentic when we practice courage, compassion and connection. The participants spoke about the importance of building connections with people who support our goal of authenticity. Sometimes these people are also like-minded or like-spirited, but that’s not the most important requirement—it’s more important that they share our commitment to being authentic rather than just sharing our beliefs or values.
