THE MAGNETIC PULL OF AUTHENTICITY

THE MAGNETIC PULL OF AUTHENTICITY


I was awash in a sea of familiarity and comfort last evening and yup, it felt good! At the wedding reception of Divya and Shantanu and met so many people whose lives has crossed mine over the last five years at the 136.1 Yoga Studio. Shared many a smile, reconnected and felt wonderful.

This morning as I reflected upon the evening, the following thought emerged…… What made so many people from across the spectrum come and rejoice at this event? There were contenders…..the luxurious hotel, the financial well to do and connected hosts, the outstanding food, the quietly elegant music, or even the beautifully manicured bride……but I suspect there was another….

Beside her stood a man who has touched so many. In a city known for its conservatism and for people sticking to their own, this lanky young man from a small town from a very different past of the country India had found his way into the hearts of many. 

Very few of us can straddle across multiple cultures and societal layers and still remain totally authentic! He went truly beyond being a ‘yoga teacher.’ He remained true to himself. And in that authenticity lay a great insight for me.  I don’t need to be anyone else. I don’t need to try and please everyone. Can I just be authentic and courageous to follow my heart’s calling?

And this authenticity is infectious. I believe so many of us came there yesterday drawn by our needs to be authentic ourselves! A great reminder of how one person can indeed make such a difference in the lives of many by simply being the best version of themselves!

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