Being real Quote by Mark Nepo
“Who's to say the effort to be real isn't the beginning of wings?”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Awakening, 2000
Effort to be authentic is the first step toward growth, like sprouting wings.
In simple terms: Being real is the start of personal growth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authenticity.
Themes
growth
authenticity
potential
Mood
inspired
courageous
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- journaling
- therapy
- creative expression
- mindfulness practice
- skill learning
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
self‑development
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears arise when you try to be authentic?
- How can you nurture your inner wings?
A Different Perspective
Authenticity can be vulnerable and risky.
![“This is all so silly,' said Diko. 'Who cares about what's real and what isn't real? [...] And as for our own history, the parts that will be lost, who cares if a mathematician calls us dirty names like "unreal"? They say such slanders about the square root of minus two as well.” quote by Orson Scott Card](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/652/orson-scott-card-134_math-humor_this-is-all-so-silly-said-diko-who-cares_903746.jpg)
