I have been learning a lot about myself lately–particularly lessons about authenticity. I am a long-time tea lover who has been doing extensive work around personal growth and building a deeper mindfulness practice in 2021. Tea and, now, meditation are daily practices for me. Lately, I have been doing a lot of thinking around issues of authenticity.
![Authenticity mantra inside a teacup: "Don't aim to please. Don't try to hide. Honor the truth inside."](http://www.teainfusiast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dg-mantra-sunshining-in-my-cup-photo-1024x1024.jpg)