Authenticity and Alignment

You want to live an aligned life? Aligned with the will of the universe, the will of God, your higher self. A What would Jesus do? kind of alignment. Is that the reason we’re on this planet?

Is our life's purpose as simple as John Wesley’s famous words:“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can”?

We grow up thinking that’s the standard—that this is what we’re supposed to do here on earth. But the truth is, this world is filled with all kinds of people.

Some feel that “do all the good you can” is completely aligned with their soul. They have an internal drive to make the world a better place, one good deed at a time. But others don’t have that same drive. Some fake it, because it’s what they’re “supposed to do.”

Are you supposed to feel bad if you don’t have the intrinsic urge to help every human on this planet? No.

Some of us are pulled to help animals. Some of us really care about the homeless. Some of us feel strongly about supporting children, the elderly, or the marginalized. Some of us feel our calling is to care for our family, and what others do outside their circle isn’t our business. Some of us only extend care once we’ve heard someone’s story—when they’ve “earned” our attention and compassion.

We all have it in us to care about something. But it’s different for everyone.

It’s easy for those who care about causes bigger than themselves to judge those who “just” care about their circle. But this is where the disconnect happens—and it often plays out on social media. One side insists their way is better, their cause more important, their approach more righteous.

Sometimes the passion for a bigger cause is real, but the action behind it is limited. It’s easier to post, to argue, to point fingers—than it is to step in and do the work. And when all of that pressure gets funnelled into blame, it often reveals more about what’s missing in our own choices than what’s missing in someone else’s.

That’s not to say there aren’t people in the world who need a perspective shift—there are. But you won’t change anyone’s mind by judging them. What you can do is live in a way that sets an example. You can tell stories that spark connection, share experiences that make someone pause, or embody your values so fully that others begin to see things differently on their own.

Those who are genuinely living by “do all the good you can” aren’t caught up in comparison. They’re not focused on proving it online or policing what others do. They’re simply busy doing the work that feels true to them—and in doing so, they become the story worth paying attention to.

So no, not everyone feels the desire to be boots on the ground, sacrificing time and energy for causes greater than themselves. And guess what? That doesn’t mean you’re not living authentically. It doesn’t mean you’re out of alignment with God, Spirit, or your higher self.

Living authentically doesn’t mean living like anyone else. It doesn’t mean caring about every cause or spreading yourself everywhere. It means being honest about what genuinely stirs your heart—and then honouring it.

For some, that’s caring for family. For others, it’s showing up for a neighbour, a friend, or a small community. For others still, it’s dedicating their lives to global change. None is better than the other. Each is an expression of alignment.

To live authentically is to:

• Act from your truth, not from guilt or expectation.

• Direct your care where it’s real, not where it’s demanded.

• Show up consistently in the places that matter most to you.

Authenticity feels like relief—because you’re no longer performing. It feels like energy returning—because you’re no longer drained by pretending. It feels like integrity—because who you are inside and how you live outside finally match.

And here’s the beauty of it: when you live authentically, the world really does become a better place. Not because you did everything for everyone—but because your honesty creates trust, your alignment inspires others, and your presence gives people permission to do the same. That’s the kind of energy that ripples outward.