Authenticity

"The mystery is that being authentic is the only thing that reveals to us our kinship with life."
Mark Nepo

Being authentic is such a struggle for most humans, myself included.  From early on we are shamed about some parts of who we are, praised for some parts of us that are not authentic, and told we are something or someone we are not.  Many of us have regrets about our professional or personal paths.  I wonder sometimes what path I might have taken had I had guidance when leaving high school.  Then, we become caregivers.  Do you ever stop and wonder how life has taken you to this?  To consider 'why' is often a waste of time, but -- having arrived at caregiving -- we can decide how to do it authentically.  What is authentic for you?