Navigating Authenticity, Alignment and Autonomy in Personal Growth

When I was twenty-one, I moved across the country to Las Vegas by myself because I wanted change. A few years later I moved to the Virgin Islands with my then husband because it was offered, and it sounded exciting. When I turned thirty-four, I spent four hours trying to land a cartwheel because I couldn’t do one when I was a kid. In 2020, I divorced my ex and everyone I knew and then moved back to my home state because I wanted peace. 

I’ve worked in many different industries and with a wide array of people. I’ve lived in several places, befriended all kinds of people and had more experiences than I could ever write about. In every iteration of my life I’ve loved it until it no longer felt true or right for me, and then I moved on. I’m not a follower or a leader. I march to the beat of my soul and my soul always guides me towards autonomy, authenticity and alignment. 

Autonomy

Autonomy is difficult to attain and hold onto in today’s world; it can be nearly impossible. We are bombarded and influenced by opinions from social media, the news, neighbors, coworkers and the people closest to us. Access can be a curse and a blessing, especially if you’re someone that values independence and free thought.   

Authenticity

Authenticity is one of those things that has come easy to me. I’ve tried to follow the crowd and fit in and what I’ve found is that it feels like a betrayal to myself. Conforming is like putting shoes on the wrong foot or a dress backwards; it fits, but it’s awkward. What feels most comfortable for me is listening to my heart and most of the time my heart isn’t aligned with what the outside world is doing. 

Alignment

The least woo-woo way of explaining alignment is trusting yourself. We always know the answer to anything we may be inquiring about. That gut feeling that tells you yes or no is you answering your own questions and when you choose to listen, that’s trust. Trust is alignment with your higher self. 

I want this to be my first official post because it lays the groundwork for my intentions as a writer and a human. I may not always do or say the things that make sense to the body of humanity, but my intentions are always to be honest and true. I hope that you feel inspired to be more of yourself and less of the world. 

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Ephesians 4:25

Love, 

Nadia