The Authentic Self, Dr. Jo Anne White

Authenticity is a state of healthy alignment between our values and our behaviors. We act, feel and think in accord with what truly matters to us. Be committed to your own truth and values. Don’t allow someone else to choose your fate, your career, or your voice! Often, we’re swayed by others views and opinions, by social and familial expectations and judgments. Live congruently with who you really are –with your true nature and accept who you are regardless of how others view you. Uncover your special talents and gifts and don’t be afraid to share them with the world.” Dr. Jo Anne White
I had to learn this after being made to believe that I was unworthy and less than.
I am neurodivegent. When I first learned to write, I did what’s called “mirror writing.” My teachers could read what I wrote by literally holding it up to a mirror. Therefore I received negative messages about my abilities, my future capabilities and successes. Unfortunately, I believed what they thought. I was bombarded with constant thoughts that I couldn’t do anything right and that I was a failure which made the present and future seem dim. I had to change this and uncover my own core beliefs and view myself in a positive and powerful way. Eventuallly, I did which helped me see my innate gifts and talents. It also drove me to want to help others and set the course for what I do to this day: Helping others accept and grow their worth, their personal power, recognize and utlize their gifts, do away with limiting beliefs, and access more success and wellbeing in their lives, work and relationships. I intially taught children and youth with special needs, became an adjunct professor at Temple University, was then hired as an Executive Director for a compehensive educational, clincal, residential and community program at Bancroft. Later I became the Director of Research, Evaluation and Training for all Bancroft programs. My learning and perseverance didn’t stop there. I gained certifications in coaching, hyponotherapy, counseling and energy healing and went on to open my own business to help others in multiple ways. This is and has always been my purpose: To Help and Support Others.
Yet to do so, I had to release what others thought of me and gain and regain my personal power.
We all have gifts and challenges. What we do with them can make a difference in our lives and in the lives of others. Embrace your gifts, access your personal power and live in harmonious alignment with your true self and soul essence.