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“What makes you feel safe to be authentic?”

“What makes you feel safe to be authentic?”

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Faruk Ateş
Feb 03, 2025
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“What makes you feel safe to be authentic?”

I find that being able to express ourselves safely in the intimacy of romance or friendship involves a lot of things. It means being vulnerable, honest, and open about our emotions, needs, and desires. It means sharing both our fears and our joys. It means showing up without masks, pretenses, or fear of judgment.

But how do you navigate doing all of that, especially when you might already feel drained just trying to keep afloat?

Getting guidance and practice in a safer container can open up doorways for you that let you communicate your embodied truths with ease and clarity. It can also help you feel confident to take on such challenges in a more empowered—and empowering—way.

Join my co-facilitator Alina Mihai and I on February 15th in Berkeley, CA for a one-day retreat on Authentic Intimacy to deepen your connection to your Authentic Self. Learn new ways to develop greater intimacy, expand your experience with authentic relating and non-violent…

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