In the characteristics of a full developed man, authentic is near the top of the list. A man who is comfortable with himself communicates from his heart with his own personal truth.
To communicate authentically, a man must be ego-less. He is not posturing. He is not worried about how he will be perceived. He does not look to others for approval. He does not belittle others. He does not convey superiority.
An authentic man has the courage of his convictions and stands behind his words. He has done the work to understand his own pain and has come to peace with it. He is willing to hear the painful truth and deal with life's repercussions.
An authentic man is an emotional being. His feelings are on display for others to see. His feelings are displays of his strength. He doesn't buy into the old stereotype of the emotionless man. Strong emotions and the principles behind those emotions are a part of authentic, heart-felt speech.
Authentic men are complete men and they make the world a better place. Their ability to stand up for their own opinions and ideas keep them away from groupthink and harmful behavior patterns by standing up for what is right. These men are essential to creating a new standard for what manhood looks like.
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