Authenticity In the Community
vs. hypocrisy
Acting with consistency and transparency
according to my core values
To practice Authenticity, I will: 
- take responsibility for my own actions
- always mean what I say
- respect others’ opinions
- avoid taking advantage of other people
- be my truest self
Speak and Act from the Heart
by Mary Andres Russell
Have you noticed how powerful it is when someone speaks from the heart?
There is a Latin proverb that states, “Sincerity gives wings to power.” When we speak from our heart, we engage the listener and gain credibility through honest communication.
Authentic people are the same to the outside world as they are on the inside. Their thoughts, words, and actions have consistency. They say what they mean and mean what they say.
Authenticity is possible only if we have a clear conscience. That involves doing whatever it takes to clear the record between yourself and those around you.
This month, take authenticity to a higher level. Be honest with your words, tap into your heart, be respectful of others, and show your true colors.
“We know what a person thinks not when he tells us what he thinks but by his actions.” Isaac Bashevis Singer
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use with the family or within community organizations
to teach the Character Quality of Authenticity.
The following activities are related to dates this month and can relate to any character quality or good character in general.
November Character All Month
See NationalToday, Checkiday and Happy Days 365 for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month.Holidays with Always-On Dates 1 Extra Mile Day How will you go above and beyond on #ExtraMileDay? You are an agent of #Change no matter how small...
Thanksgiving
Always 4th Thursday in NovemberThanksgiving is a national holiday with a focus on Gratefulness. This Thanksgiving, post a whiteboard, chalkboard, or poster board where those gathered for Thanksgiving can write public statements of what they are grateful for this year....
World Kindness Day Nov. 13
Always November 13 Create a calendar for the rest of this month all the way to the end of December. Have the family come up with ideas for kindness for every day until the end of the year. You can use the calendar to identify what you should be doing that day,...
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