What does it mean to be authentic? Have you ever heard the phrase, "die before you die"? Check this out. “To be, or not to be, that is the question…” Hamlet’s words resonated in my soul as a disillusioned and frustrated teenager. Now, nearly thirty years later, I have a greater appreciation for the seeds of consciousness embedded in this insightful soliloquy. Who is Hamlet conversing with in this monologue? Himself? Yes. We all talk to ourselves, right? I had no idea how profound the notion of conversing with oneself could be in understanding authenticity, until many years into adulthood. Take a moment to tune into the voice in your head. If you ask, “What voice?” That’s the voice. Keep listening. Are you present to the Continue Reading