The quality of being genuine, of being original, of being unique, of being oneself is authenticity. The quality of a wood is known by its grains, which may be true of a leather. Man is born with certain innate qualities of head and heart. He is unique. He is expected to express himself through those qualities in his daily life.
A man' s character is determined by his authenticity. He is his own master. He is the Director for the drama of his life on earth.
"Know thyself", is the mantra. It is the first step towards a life of fulfilment. A man cannot live an authentic life unless he knows himself. What is his mission in life; what are his strengths and weaknesses; how to strengthen the strengths and shed the weaknesses. Search your heart, learn to listen to its murmurs, silent sighs, sobs and joys.
An authentic man is a complete man. A total man. Not divided by pulls and pushes by....