Authentic living means being true to yourself moment by moment, day by day. It means daring to disappoint another, if necessary, to honor yourself. And it means choosing from love rather than from fear. Making choices this way moves you in the direction of more joy and freedom. Say you’re in a relationship that no longer serves you, but you’re scared to leave. A choice made out of fear keeps you in the relationship yet leaves no room for growth. Choosing from love – love of yourself in this case – prompts you to leave and explore a new life. Or you might have to choose between two job offers – one that excites and another that looks better on your resume, but doesn’t get the juices flowing. The authentic choice is always the one that feels most exciting, and/or empowering. It’s the one where you follow your bliss.