Do you think your true authentic self wants to be censored? Do you think others would want to hear your true authentic self? Are you afraid to let them know the true sound of your being?

Censoring self, as I imagine in my head, is an image of a very happy you with duct tape across your mouth, your heart, and around your hands. Your actions, your self expressions, your inner voice interrupted before they can even manifest. All that is left is the vessel of skin you were given, and even that, we choose to be dissatisfied with and censor the most.

I’m guilty of this, who isn’t? The constant feeling you need to cut, copy, paste, edit, delete who you are to fit to society’s standards.

I often think, would our world be a better place if humanity spoke their truths more freely?

The first blog post title I thought of for this article is the one presently. I didn’t feel the need to censor myself nor the words I chose because I feel deeply rooted with the concept of self censorship. Do you cringe at the sight of a curse word? Are you frowning upon my writing because you don’t agree with my word choice? Are you wondering if my parents raised me that way? Are you expecting me to care if you understand the world I come from? Well you shouldn’t cringe at a word that you choose to place high power on. Words don’t dictate my true self; similarly, do you think souls need words to communicate or need words to show their true character?

I think we place high values on words when really they are just words. They can carry such powerful messages but ultimately you choose to give it permission to let it affect you and at the degree it does. It says more about how the person is saying those words then the person whose words they are meant for.

Back to topic– no one ever said speaking your truths would be easy or the most desirable pathway to take. Speaking our truths involve sacrifice and a whole lot of growing pains. But once you’re there, you never accept anything less. Because when you begin to, all things true to you and your nature align with all you’ve ever wanted.

So why is something so simple completely complicated? Often more times than not, we choose fear instead of love. Example, I almost chose to avoid writing this blog because I was afraid of what others would think of me or judge the image I so desperately crafted in hopes of becoming a famous photographer. Through my journey I have come to learn that my growth in both spiritualism and character, are part of who I am and the gift that I can express freely can affect those around me, to empower people of their consciousness and the potential of their true selves.

The idea is simple; the follow through is mosaic. And I choose the word mosaic because it’s honestly putting pieces to pieces. To make parallel what you know and what you want. Sometimes what we want isn’t our current situation but awareness is the first step towards being true to your truths.

Awareness brings the truths to the surface, but acting on them to brings them into reality.

Coming to awareness of your perspective, you make the connection of what is already there to what you now know. There is one perspective that no one can rob you of. No one can deny you when you say ‘I feel..’ Only you can say I and only you know how you feel. Too many times do we side with fear that our words won’t be accepted and the chance we had to share love is taken away.

An even more insightful thought would be to put yourself in the perspective of someone else speaking their truths. With their entire being at that specific moment, they are giving themselves permission to connect with what they resonate with, to a truth they uphold in sharing with you. Such a raw and vulnerable state that we take for granted and fail to see the beauty in it’s depths. Another piece of perspective that your whole puzzle didn’t have before. Without thinking, most of our words come from a place of fear and our words tend to come off hurtful or selfish. Think, be aware, and acknowledge your intentions if it comes from a place of love or a place of fear. Choosing love will only help you progress towards being your authentic self and allowing others’ theirs.

Our ego holds us back and makes cut, copy, paste, edit, delete what our truths could be. Our ego is what judges others for coming to terms and speaking their truths. Our ego is one son of a bitch.

At the end of the day, I’m not writing to fit a certain audience or withholding my opinions back. I’m simply being my authentic self. Why should what I say online be any different than how I would carry conversations or engage with other people? And so let that be my voice and the tone in which I interpret how I see it. With today’s technology I’m able to share my good intentions with a larger audience in hopes it leaves humanity in a better place than when I came into it.

I think it’s only fitting that my current life phase as an explorer and traveler, begin my blog with honesty, some integrity and a respect that you understand I’m coming from a place of love, sharing what I know to be true for myself and that you accept my intentions with an open mind.

So speak your truths and let others speak theirs.

Gregory G.