The 5 Traits That Prove You’re Magic ✨
"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are." — Brené Brown
"Who are you when no one is watching? Write down five qualities of your unfiltered self. How can you bring that self into the open more often?"
There was a time I’d retreat to my favorite corner, a quiet nook where the world couldn’t find me. No buzzing notifications, no performative small talk, just me.
Stripped down. Unfiltered. Honest.
I’d scribble in a journal, not about what I did or who I was supposed to be, but who I actually was. Creativity. Curiosity. Resilience. Humor that never seemed to run out, even on the bad days. Kindness that hadn’t been dulled by the blows life threw my way.
And you know what hit me?
How often we bury these pieces, tucking them away just to blend in. To avoid the side-eyes, the judgment, the weight of other people’s expectations. It’s exhausting.
This Healing Text is your permission slip to stop.
To reconnect with those raw, real parts of yourself that don’t need approval to exist.
Here’s a challenge: grab a notebook and jot down five traits that feel like the core of you. Not the roles you play, but who you are when no one’s around.
Then, pick one.
Think of a way to let it shine a little brighter today. Maybe you doodle something quirky. Maybe you share an unfiltered laugh that startles the people around you. Maybe you surprise someone with a small act of kindness, just because you can.
Start small, but start. Let those pieces see the light.
"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are." — Brené Brown
What are the five qualities that make up your unfiltered self? How do you plan to express them more openly? Share your reflections and actions with us below.
— Ryan Puusaari
P.S. Owning who you are is bravery wrapped in brilliance. Flaunt the quirks, the grit, the softness—everything that makes you undeniably you.
Let it spill into every moment, unapologetic and unfiltered. Because the world doesn’t need a polished version of you. It needs the raw, real deal.
Your authenticity isn’t just a gift. It’s a revolution.