How Does Authenticity and Purpose Work?

Authenticity and purpose are like your favorite toy, they help you know what really matters.

Authenticity is being you, not someone else pretending to be you. Imagine you have a teddy bear that’s soft, worn, and has a button missing. That's your real teddy bear, it’s authentic because it’s just like you are. If you tried to use a shiny new robot as your teddy bear instead, that wouldn’t feel you at all.

Purpose is why you do things. It’s like when you clean up your room before bedtime because you know it means no time-out, that’s your purpose: to stay happy and not get in trouble.

When authenticity and purpose work together, they help you feel strong and clear about what you want. Like your favorite toy helping you win a game, you’re being you and doing something that really matters to you. That’s how real happiness feels! Authenticity and purpose are like your favorite toy, they help you know what really matters.

Authenticity is being you, not someone else pretending to be you. Imagine you have a teddy bear that’s soft, worn, and has a button missing. That's your real teddy bear, it’s authentic because it’s just like you are. If you tried to use a shiny new robot as your teddy bear instead, that wouldn’t feel you at all.

Purpose is why you do things. It’s like when you clean up your room before bedtime because you know it means no time-out, that’s your purpose: to stay happy and not get in trouble.