Koan on Authenticity
Posted on Jan 2nd, 2007
by 
Durwin
Durwin
Authenticity remains one of my most significant values...perhaps my most important value
And yet, I cannot be anything other than myself in this moment...it is really not possible.
Dwell in this paradox, and see what happens, without looking for it too hard...
And yet, I cannot be anything other than myself in this moment...it is really not possible.
Dwell in this paradox, and see what happens, without looking for it too hard...
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February 2008
OK - I looked at it a little harder than I probably should have…
Durwin, this is an excellent Koan. Its an intriguing paradox because Authentic seems to mingle with Momentary Truth of Identity. I think there is a subtle difference between Authentic (in the Following your Bliss kind of way), and Authentic (in the “I am myself” in this moment” kind of way). Paradox leaks in again because the Path had to be mired many times before finding it again; and as such who you are/were changes…and it is always you (or me or whoever). Even through telling lies or displaying confusion, there is a certain truth in the moment…it is what one had to do (for whatever self-protective reason), there is revelation in who one is at that moment. But it is not who one is permanently…and those aspects that are much more permanent (and deep) are those that belong in the Truly Authentic category. This subtle difference, perhaps, allows for forgiveness, and identity movement.
It really is a wonderful paradox, Durwin. Ask me about Paths and Milestones one day…
thanks, joanne (joanna) – which do you prefer?
durwin
Thank you Durwin and Joanna. You have said so much, I feel nothing left to say. A koan to sit with! Thank you! It's what I needed today.
Hi Durwin,
Either joanne or joanna… the primary is my given name, the latter is the name people often call me for some collective unconscious reason. take your pick! :-)