Our Pizzaonian thought for the day
At the end of every “Ask Brother Giovanni” we will have a brief discussion on topics that are important here in Pizzaonia. We will offer a variety of opinions from prominent Pizzaonians. We hope they are helpful. Today's comments are from Brother Giovanni
AUTHENTICITY
Within each of us is the seed of authenticity. For most, it remains a seed. Harsh – perhaps, but how many of us have the opportunity or the courage to become our real self.
This does beg the question” What or who is our "real self?" That "real self" would be a person free of a self-obsessed ego and the constant need for affirmation. Until we are free to be who we are, all of our actions, no matter how seemingly noble are tainted by a selfish ego.
Consider your own person. If it is possible for you to be honest with yourself consider how much of whom you really are is allowed to show consistently to everyone.
Here is an exercise that may help. Take two sheets of paper. On the first, write in detail who you really are. This paper after you are finished will be kept for posterity for all too eventually see.
On the second sheet of paper again write the same thing only this time this paper will be destroyed as soon as you are finished. Do the papers match? If they do your authentic self is emerging in a very healthy way.
If they don’t, you need to spend the rest of your life getting them to match. That is the true work of a lifetime.
One final thought: Since everyday here in Pizzaonia is a day-to-day affair, you may see us again, and then again, you may not.
Brother Franco