Everyday choices. Stronger relationships. A better world.
Welcome to the Be Your True Self Movement.
This movement began in 2008 as a family motto: Be Your True Self—BYTS. It encourages us to choose our best values and actions, even when doing so requires effort, sacrifice, an honest conversation, or a step outside our comfort zone.
BYTS is connected with two other principles:
Be Your True Self
Pause and ask, “What would my best self do in this situation?” Then choose one action that reflects your values.
Keep Your Hand on FAIR
Fairness should be understood by the people involved. In families, friendships, workplaces, teams, and communities, we can define fair expectations, practice accountability, and seek outcomes that create a genuine win/win.
Take Care of the Goose
Aesop’s fable reminds us that the goose must be cared for if it is going to continue producing golden eggs. The “goose” in our lives may be a person, relationship, family, home, education, job, church, vehicle, or community. Caring for what sustains us helps preserve the benefits we hope to receive.
Through this website, we will share stories, real-life experiences, practical examples, and thoughtful questions about applying these principles in everyday life. Our plan is to share a new message each week, with occasional additional posts.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of faith or background. You are invited to read, reflect, share your own experience, and consider one useful next step.
You can also subscribe for free to receive new stories by email, share an experience with the movement, or nominate someone whose actions demonstrate these principles.
We hope these conversations help each of us make choices that strengthen our relationships, communities, and world.
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