Things don't always appear to be what they seem.

Things don't always appear to be what they seem, right? For instance, the picture on the right is me with a tribal Indian located deep in the Amazon Jungle. It would appear to have been on my last expedition down the river, and this guy dressed up specifically to get his picture taken with me, right? It's partly true but I had to pay this guy $5.00.  He was one of about a dozen men who wore the ceremonial dress and makeup so that people like me would want to get their picture made. It takes a little away from the "coolness" of the picture doesn't it?  

Like the picture most of us are like that Indian.  We play the part. We put on the ceremonial dress and makeup so that others might be attracted or drawn to us. All the time never getting to close. 

What would happen if all of that changed? What if we were authentic in our relationships? What if we took off the ceremonial dress and make up? What if we really made ourselves available and accountable to others? What if we gave others permission to ask us the tough questions of life? What if? 

In a couple weeks Nate Larkin is coming to South Florida and he is going to talk more about this subject. If you haven't read his book (and you are a guy) read it. Samson and the Pirate Monks, a must read for any man desiring authentic relationships.

By the way, I go back to the Amazon next week. Hopefully I will have some more "authentic" pictures to post.