Today has been one of those days where every podcast I’ve listened to, from completely different genres i.e Judah Smith, Simon Sinek and now a book called Principles by Ray Dalio have spoken about authenticity. It is funny because the principle has been weighing on my heart for a few weeks now. To be honest building myself and my brand as a Chiropractor and healthcare advocate has brought up so many questions like; am I walking the talk? Do I truly believe what I am posting? Do I truly follow the advice I am giving?

My previous posts been quite vulnerable, which in a way is my authenticity to the cause.  I remember watching as the chiropractors, I previously worked for, ran 10km during their lunch break, ate the healthiest food and made it look effortless. It was inspiring, I even stopped adding sugar to my tea and as a girl growing up in a house in Africa, sugary milky tea was a staple. I wish I could say that I am there too, but man am I still working day by day towards a place where I have the energy to run the 10km, towards a place where I value what I put in my body enough not to eat the crap, towards a place where I can find peace in the midst of stress and anxiety. The passion to live a life of joy and fullness despite the craziness around and within me is absolutely worth the effort (by the way, this is my WHY and its a passion for everyone of us to live this abundant life).

I know though that I am not alone, so many of us have watched by the sidelines as our skinnier, stronger or hard-headed friend gained all the muscle in the world and achieved their milestones quicker than us. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up, in fact sometimes it just sparks insecurities within us that make us volunteer to sit on the bench. I wish I could say to you and i that we are just as strong or disciplined but to be honest that doesn’t feel like the truth, it doesn’t feel authentic.

What feels authentic and true to me right now is that I am trying, every day is a battle between choosing to eat right or not, choosing or exercise or not.  In a way if I didn’t believe what I was posting or blogging, I wouldn’t be questioning myself. Am I going to get stronger? damn straight! I am. I going to become more disciplined? damn straight I am and the best part is I am trying, I am in the arena, I am enough, and man am I brave.