I wonder why authenticity and vulnerability are so rare especially when they make you different and desirable.

I think the standard of beauty or intelligence should be how comfortable you are sharing yourself with others around you.

being able to free your thoughts from the weight of everyone else’s opinion, even if just for a moment.

It’s a skill that I think needs to be recognized more often.

Because sometimes I look around the room and see multifaceted mirrors of society on everyone’s face— and feel fear.

Fear that I will never be able to trust them, or truly know them. And I feel the same fear for myself.

But there are some exceptions to this disheartening reality.

And those exceptional individuals are so brave. They are truly genuine and authentic in ways that you couldn’t imagine.

But in a world of multifaceted mirror people, it’s hard for them to reflect and shine. And eventually they build up their mirrors to protect the beauty inside.

What a shame.

This world needs more authentic people. It's a much scarier place without them.

So if you meet one, do not let them go. It’s going to be a long time until you meet another.

Sit with them at the apricity café, drink some coffee, and be authentic together.