Over the last few years, the rise of the polished influencer has led to an equal demand for authenticity online.

But what does it mean to present yourself authentically?

If we followed online trends, one might interpret authentic as sharing stories that have #nofilter while investing in #selfcare, #mentalhealth, and #gratitude.

But authenticity is much more than a category; it’s a range.

To be human is to experience a broad spectrum of emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Authenticity, therefore, is the ability to embrace and express that range with the rest of the world.

How we choose to do that doesn’t matter.