We all think we’re being real—whether in public or in private—but the deeper challenge is questioning whether we truly know our real selves at all. In any case, even when we know ourselves we might face various pressures that push us to fit in or not cause trouble – so even the most well-intentioned person might struggle to always be 100% real in public. Sometimes the simplest questions are actually the most complex. Thankfully, we have some wonderful members of the community who offered to share their thoughts on this challenging question.
Karyna Trygubchak (Karina More)
Yes — absolutely. Authenticity is fundamental to me because I deeply value the trust of my audience. What I share online is not a curated image — it’s my real life. I truly live the way I speak about. I actually start my mornings with movement and breathing. I genuinely prioritize nourishing, balanced food. Read more>>
Mandy Rubeli
I’m probably more introverted than I seem. While I love being out in the world and connecting with others, I think all writers are inherently a bit introverted. I need time to wander around in my own thoughts before I can spill them all out into a new play, which in turn helps me connect with others, and the cycle continues… Read more>>
Cyber Evie
I don’t have a persona, what’s the point? Who am I fooling? I’m just myself, all the energy it takes to lying and making people impressed by some false image of you is a depressing waste of time and not in alignment with nature and will only fail in the end. Read more>>
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