We can be authentic. We can express our purpose, our passion, our beliefs, our ideals, our anger and our resentment as well. In all cases, under all circumstances, we should do this without being mean, without minimizing, invalidating, demonizing, name-calling, shaming, emotionally abusing, etc. We can express ourselves fully without diminishing ourselves in the process by being civil, respectful, considerate in our choice of words, compassionate and gracious.