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Executive ghostwriter, columnist; Host, Faithful on the Clock podcast

Shout out to those of you who are yellow daisies among the purple China asters. A lot of the conversation around authenticity focuses on choice. The mantra is that we can CHOOSE to drop the masks and let people see us for who we are. Less of the conversation is around feeling like wearing a mask isn't an option, or being clueless about how to even put one on. Most of the time, when I look at the world, it doesn't make sense to me. It's like everybody's doing construction in stilettoes. Some people LOVE them and dance around like all the hazards on the ground aren't even there. Other people don't really enjoy the stilettos, but they're willing to treat their nasty bunions and corns once they get home because they want to follow company protocols on shoes. But MY head is screaming, "YOU'RE GOING TO BREAK YOUR FLIPPING ANKLE! TAKE THE POINTY NONSENSE SHOES OFF!!!" And if I try to put on a pair, I can't walk to save my life. I do not know how to wear stilettos. Like, at all. To me, authenticity is never a choice. It's just life. I'm not being brave or courageous showing my real self against the norms of the world. I just bloomed yellow, and that's how it is. It doesn't mean I've never felt bad or anxious about not being purple. It just means that if I give you yellow, it's not because I'm not mindful. It's because I have what I have and am what I am. If you're another yellow daisy out there, fist bump. Leave me a comment or message me. I'm happy to know there are others. If we sit here together, we might be surprised by how many little bees, despite starting out in search of asters, and without knowing for sure what the result will be, get curious at how bright we are and stop by. #Authenticity #Creativity #Innovation #BeYourself #Marketing #Business #Work #Leadership #WritingCommunity

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