Lighthouses blow no horns

Living with authenticity

Lighthouses blow no horns; they only shine. | D.L. Moody

To hype something is to intensify advertising, promotion, or publicity by ingenious or questionable claims or methods. We see that a lot today. People and organizations become self-promoting and come across as being desperate and unbelievable. If they are really that great, wouldn't their light shine so the horn-blowing wouldn't be necessary?

Authenticity demands that we present to others an accurate picture of the way things really are. In a world where hype can't be escaped, authenticity is like a breath of fresh air. So, how do we pursue our whys and live with authenticity?

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Comment by Christopher Battles on July 17, 2012 at 2:34pm: Thank you Terry. I got inspiration from this.

K, bye

Comment by Terry Hadaway on July 17, 2012 at 7:53am: Thanks, Dan. I will check out that book. I believe that hype can often be a cover for a lack of confidence. We really aren't trying to convince others of anything; we're trying to convince ourselves! Thanks for commenting.

Comment by Dan Miller on July 16, 2012 at 5:12pm: Terry - I just got a new book today that I'm eager to read:

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

There are so many horn blowers today I fear we miss the quiet wisdom of many.