The path of Authenticity will likely trigger your current tribe. Family, friends, partners, co-workers, bosses etc. These triggers may likely end jobs, groups, relationships and connections. Should your need to keep others happy be a core importance to your continued existence, then I strongly advise to not begin walking Authentically. Through no fault of their own, they like/love the mask/character you became to protect yourself. Through no fault of your own, you created this mask/character to survive and be accepted. Natural side effects to pretending to be a character outside of the authentic self, is exhaustion, a feeling of being over it, anger, depression, anxiety, moodiness, illness, addictions etc. When the need to be Authentic begins, cracks start to appear in the fiscade, then suddenly the real you, will make cameo appearances, now making a stand, where usually it would give way. This will surprise those around you. Some will respect the changes, accept the new boundaries you set in place but many will reject the true you. Not because they are purposely mean, cruel or unkind but because change, accountability and your resonance, no longer aligns with their current state of being. Should they wish to continue to be in your life, they may choose to grow with you, as you shed your character to reveal the true essence beneath. Unfortunately many will choose comfort over growth. Forgive them. These people will fall away, as you merge into your Authenticity. For the start of your journey, it can feel very lonely. Initially this can cause shock and instability. These feelings will steadily come into balance, the more you get to know, love and accept happiness in your own company. You become your best friend, you learn to trust yourself, your intuition and discernment. When you find true love for your incredible authentic self, your heart will send out a signal. This heart call will connect with others whom are a vibrational match to your authentic self. Suddenly you will discover you are no longer alone, as you have the space and capacity to be in communion with beings that aligned with the truest version of you. These relationships will feel light, effortless and fulfilling. You will need no validation, as you are complete on your own but it sure feels wonderful to be accepted for no other reason than just showing up as yourself.