I remember watching The Wizard of Oz as a little girl and being stunned when Toto pulled the curtain away to reveal an ordinary man masquerading as the terrifying, all-powerful Wizard. I wondered why someone would act in such a deceitful way? Now, having passed the half-century mark, I realize we all wear masks from time to time. Sometimes we wear masks to please others....sometimes to make ourselves more powerful. We may not even know that we are masquerading until someone pulls the curtain away or something within our deep-down, true self screams that it is dying.
 
It is always refreshing to encounter an authentic person.... someone who knows who they are and what they are about, living that out with truthfulness and integrity, regardless of the cost. No masks. That's the kind of person I want to be. You, too? Join me this month as we explore the topic of authenticity and what it means to live an authentic life. Conversations will be taking place in our classes and Free Oasis Evenings as well as our blog and Facebook page.