Why Living Authentically Matters

How powerful are these words?
Has this happened for you?
Have you had shifts when you truly learned to embrace yourself?
Is this something you're still working on?

This is the exact space that I am in right now. I've been on this intentional self love journey for nearly 3 years and I can say that I truly feel powerful. I feel powerful finally being in a space where I authentically see and acknowledge the beauty within and around me. My relationship with God is deepest its ever been and I've connected to the divine spirit within me. I am so sure as to who I am, who I am not, what I want, what I need, what my purpose is, and most importantly, I am comfortable showing up as my authentic self without worrying how it will be perceived.

It took time and a lot of work to get here, but I believe it's worth the work. There is an Alicia Keys song that I believe completely embodies this powerful quotation.

"Brand New Me"

"It's been a while
I'm not who I was before
You look surprised
Your words don't burn me anymore
Been meanin' to tell ya
But I guess it's clear to see
Don't be mad
It's just a brand new kinda me
Can't be bad
I found a brand new kinda free

Careful with your ego
He's the one that we should blame
Had to grab my heart back
God knows something had to change
I thought that you'd be happy
I found the one thing I need
Why you mad?
It's just a brand new kinda me

It took a long, long time to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
It took one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, don't be surprised

 If I talk a little louder
If I walk a little taller
If I speak up when you're wrong
If I walk a little taller
I've been under you too long
If you notice that I'm different
Don't take it personally
Don't be mad
It's just a brand new kinda me

Ooh, it took a long, long road to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
I've taken one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, oh, said, you look surprised

Hey, if you were a friend
You'd wanna get to know me again
If you were worth the while
You'd be happy to see me smile
I'm not expecting sorry
I'm too busy finding myself
I got this
I found me, I found me, yeah

I don't need your opinion
I'm not waiting for your "OK"
I'll never be perfect,
But at least now I'm brave
I know my heart is open
I can finally breathe
Don't be mad
It's just a brand new kinda free
That ain't bad
I found a brand new kinda me
Don't be mad"


The miracle is in your power. The miracle is in your confidence. The miracle is in your love.
Get back to yourself, and let the miracles flow

BE You~
By: Tiffany W.