Authenticity relates to the ability to stand for, embrace and pursue that which is meaningful, valuable and an accurate representation of who or what an individual believes him- or herself to be.  

It is impossible for one to achieve or attain something they do not believe in or deem valuable, worthy or important.

Authenticity relates to an individual's willingness and ability to be a stand (walk the talk) and take a stand (ask for what is desired) for who he or she believes him- or herself to be at the moment while remaining open to healing, growth and transformation.

Essential Characteristics:

2. Demonstration of self-aware- ness and self-acceptance  

3. Willingness to live without pretense or defense  

4. Demonstration of self-value, self-worth and self-respect  

5. Willingness to participate fully in all arenas of living  

6. Willingness to ask for what is needed/required under all circumstances  

7. Acceptance and acknowledg- ment of divine uniqueness  

8. Opportunity to support and participate in the natural ordered healing and growth process

God, Blessed Holy Spirit, with a grateful heart, I thank You.

As I reflect from the beginning of the year, until this present moment, all I see is Your grace. The least You have been in my life, is good. 

Today, I bear witness to the change, shift and growth that has happened in my body, being and affairs.

Thank You, Holy Spirit, for revealing to me my willingness and openness to fully trust the process, when I didn't under- stand it; and especially when I didn't like it. 

Thank You, God, that my speaking has changed, my beliefs have shifted, my thoughts have evolved and my spiritual consciousness and understand- ing have expanded. I am not the same. 

I don't worry about where I will go or how I will get there, because I know that You will give me just enough light for the next step. 

My hope and my trust is in You, God. I will stay the course You have created for my feet, and I have faith that the path will become clearer and sweeter as You guide me each step of the way.  

The best is yet to come! 

Amen. 

Rev. Manazerine Baptiste

Today, I am connected firmly and passionately to my true self!

I realize my potential, and I honor it by allowing myself to be uniquely me!

 I consciously release all false

versions of who I thought I was

and consciously replace them with

a connection to my authentic self.

 The most sincere place of impact in my life happens when I am honest my self! Today, I choose honesty.

I create loving relationships from a