For Vander, all of life has been a denial of his authentic self - in short, a performance.

The authentic self, on the other hand, is defined as "the urge to become more conscious".

- Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1 day 13 hours ago can we not challenge one another to be our authentic selves?

Other publications are beginning to call for a similar approach, to support parents to help their child become their authentic self.

"He just has to be his authentic self," Cardinal Stafford added.

How much of a person's authentic self do you think can be conveyed in an interview?

We can live and choose to be an authentic self whether the universe has meaning or not.

"It's a community of people willing to share their authentic self," said the bridegroom, who is now a painter.

Even the thriving self-help movement emphasizes the recovery of our "authentic selves."

Advice for women about finding their "authentic self" and making the most of it.