Genuine Love

Earlier this week, I participated in the service and celebration of life for my Uncle Rocky. He passed away a few weeks ago. Events like that bring about a kind of speechlessness sometimes.

What's the right thing to say?

The right thing to do?

The right way to grieve?

I can get caught up in things like that if I focus my attention outside myself.

But the answer is simple.

Be genuine.

What would I want to hear?

Do I want to connect with this person?

What am I feeling right now?

Being genuine – authentically yourself – is a vibration people can feel.

It comes from a place of honesty.

It comes from knowing how you feel and showing up that same way.

It's not always clean or cookie-cutter but it is always right.

Some people might use authenticity to excuse their harsh words or inconsiderate actions.

I would say maybe those people don't know how they feel. They're masking it.

Taking the time to assess our own feelings is essential – and not just the surface-level ones.

If we truly are having difficulty finding the words to express ourselves, we can always count on love.

I love you.

Rocky was one of the most genuine people around.

His spirit is already missed dearly, but I believe there's never a final goodbye.

We all have the same essence.

All of our beings come from the same source.

And one day we all return to that source.

Till then, Rocky.

I love you.