An authentic life is one which is true to you. True to your innermost talents, your innate wisdom and experiences of many lifetimes and incarnations. These are all embedded in you. When you are tapping into these, you feel a sense of fulfillment and success is yours.

But the irony is that at most times in life, we are conforming to societal and family pressures. We become people we do not want to become. Or we pursue dreams that are not meant for us. We waste a lot of time and energy towards a goal that is not true to us and not authentic for us. Possibly trying to become a film star whereas you are meant to be a teacher?

So how does one go about sorting this? First and foremost, there comes a time or situation that eggs you to reflect, whether this is what you are meant to do? Sometimes the option has been in your face, but you choose to ignore it because you lack the courage. The courage to break societal norms, to make choices for yourself. And then, there are times where you still do not know and need to figure that.

This is all part of a growth journey – of self-discovery. There are many routes for this but must start somewhere. Some people take help, and some do it themselves because they have some idea about how to go about it. There is no right or wrong. It’s a process of aligning yourself to your higher self, of being in karmic alignment. The choice of route is yours.

The bottom line is that leading a life of authenticity gives you fulfillment, high self-esteem, happiness, and well-being. When you are in alignment with your true nature and talents – you are most likely to pursue your passion and be successful and to be in meaningful relationships. This philosophy applies to all aspects of life.

You are lucky if you start this process of self-discovery early on. Developing self-awareness and intuition are important for this. And they come with unravelling layers of your identity and persona and knowing yourself better and better. You need to make a commitment to yourself to start and to continue. After that it becomes magical, and you get hooked because there is no bigger love than self-love. Its unconditional and true - and at its best, it’s the ultimate fuel you need to grow to become who you really are - your authentic self.

Are you ready to undertake this journey of self-discovery?