Have you ever said something to a group of people only to find out that maybe only one person “heard” exactly what you were trying to say?

I mean really, how is it that only one person truly heard the essence of what I was relaying? I really wish I could tell you what the conversation was about, but it would just cause more “NO she didn’t moments”. Maybe, I should’ve taken the time to explain myself a little more regarding this instance to the people. Oh, I know, maybe I didn’t speak clear enough and I was mumbling to the point where no one could actually hear me. Could it be that I made the comment to the wrong group of folk? There were a few of them who felt like I made a mistake with “sharing”. Isn’t that something? The truth of the matter is that people hear what they want to…like wow! That’s it right there!

They put me out there, like I was the only person in the world experiencing what I had to say. They made me feel sort of stupid, silly and just vulnerable. I mean they had the expressions on their faces that go with when people say, “Oh…okay then.” I mean I was out there and so therefore, I had an expression that matches, “Alright, then!”. Yeah, I was mad a little bit…LOL! But they know they knew what I was talking about. I really don’t like when people try to act like they don’t get it. Don’t you?

It’s possible that nobody wanted to hear what I had to say and that the only reason the room seem to pause was because when I spoke it broke “their” silence within. It caused them to slow down and think a minute about them. But they were stuck on instant replay of the fact that these words were actually spoken.

I’ve come to this conclusion: that my statement was just too bold. It seemed to have come out of left field, but actually it was right at homeplate. The people were just not ready to hear it, but they definitely will not be able to forget…

People talk about being real, true and all of that – but they really are not ready for that kind of realness. For me, I can’t go back to being masked. In each circumstance, it is what it is, whether I am right or wrong…the truth is answer.

Authentic: Dare to be the TruU

What does it mean to be TruU? Exactly that: true to you. The real person is what you allow others to see; no more lies.

When I looked up the definition for authentic these are the two meanings that stood out the most: 1. Not false and 2. True to one’s personality, spirit or character (Isn’t that NOT FALSE definition something?) Check it out for yourself – http://bit.ly/bhTday)

What does it mean to be authentic? It means to be real, true, honest and genuine. Some people live their entire lives wearing masks, hiding behind walls that eventually become bricks building up causing imprisonment. Unnecessary weights.

I know that was my case for years, layers of secrets weighing me down. I was immobilized, bound with a frozen smile. I had a false face for so many occasions, people and situations that I couldn’t find myself if I wanted to. Believe me I wanted to, but I didn’t know how. It wasn’t until I was pushed into a corner to look at who I had become for me to realize it’s time to take off the mask. What about you, are you true? Or are you a pretender?

How are you around family, friends, and outings and what about at work? Are you exhausted when you are done with the professional, church or social events? Are you drained when the event is over because you didn’t allow the TruU to show up? You made a decision to cover up the real you…why? Only you know the answer to these questions. You could be one of those people who “have to be heard” and there’s no one who could call you a wall-flower. But that is the other extreme of hiding who you really are. It is just easier to be you. Simple as that…be the true you. When it’s all said and done or whatever that saying is; people could care less. Get this: they know you are in “act mode” – so come clean. Try it! Try being you, there’s no one on this earth like you. God made you unique!

You’ll hear me say this over and over again…TruU is being who YOU are and WHERE you are in life. You don’t pretend like you are together, when you are not! This is serious. I know because I almost died keeping issues trapped down on the inside. You call it (life) what it is and move forward. Be true to how you feel, give it to God. Respond to life, because sometimes silence is not the answer. Deal with your situations and don’t cover it up trying to act “alright”. Because believe me, it will show up one way or another. To get the total benefit of being TruU it’s to be true to who God created you to be, He will show you how. He showed me and I am real today because of it. You will be glad you allowed the TruU to show up!

Dare to be the TruU today…why not? Something great will happen and it’s called: Freedom!