The freedom that comes with authenticity is something we can all relate to on some level, unless, of course, we never had to feel different or less than.
If we have, authenticity is a bondage broken. It is a proud and happy triumph for those who understand how important it is for everyone to feel acceptance in their skin, not the skin that meets the approval of the masses without question.
No matter what belief system people subscribe to, they would not want a diseased or disabled child to suffer because their God might have intended it. They would not think to say this happened for a reason, so let’s leave it alone, and do nothing to remedy the situation. No one would want them to suffer or die. And when a person is born into this world with a dilemma of identity that puts him or her at odds with the world, they do suffer. The only part of them that is real is either dead or dying, and the only thing that saves them is acceptance.
Instead, they are stigmatized, rejected, harassed, and deprived of essential human rights. There is character assassination by cultivated perception. These things destroy a person in such a way that it may as well be murder.
As a society, we have come a long way. Generally speaking, we have evolved to see that not all battles are physical. There is much bravery in terms of mental and emotional struggle. Countless individuals embark on a painful, almost unbearable journey from shame to authenticity and acceptance. Let’s revel in the notion that a big chunk of the world gets it, that everyone deserves to feel worthy and enough.
Many will never survive this type of journey. We need the survivors, as they become warriors who fight every obstacle in their paths and advocate for those who have not been able to advocate for themselves. They pave the way. Yes, that is brave. Freedom from shame and bondage is a gift that gives endless light while creating genuine love. That’s how you create a better world.
© Copyright June 3, 2015 by Kyrian Lyndon at kyrianlyndon.com. All rights reserved. No reproduction permitted without permission.
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Bravo !!! I only wish your article could reach more of the public media. I applaud your every word that Caitlyn’s story is news for there are others in society that she is establishing the freedom to know it is OK to by who you are. Judging always will take place by many. Those that judge in my opinion have no right to tear down others. Voicing your opinion is one thing. The entire pedophilia issue is absurd. Labels like that make me angry, for there are so many highly respectable people, Priests,Other Clergy, Teachers, Doctors, Lawyers, that are abusing children. I applaud Caitlyn’s courage, I wish her well and respect her for speaking out. Thank you again Kyrian for your heartfelt writing.
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So grateful for people like you in the world, Ellen!! Thank you for reading, for your very kind words, and your friendship!! Lots of love….Kyrian
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