Dianeisms

Truth

Posted by Dianeism , Thursday, July 1, 2010 2:42 PM

Why is the truth so hard sometimes? It can be hard to admit, easy to realize, and hard to come by. I always try to be truthful to myself and to others, but sometimes I catch myself lying in order to keep from realizing the truth. I suppose that is human nature, but at least I always feel guilty about lying and usually tell the truth. Writer's have been known to be truth tellers, but I think that is only when it comes to everyone but themselves. Everyone does lie though, even if they are "white" lies so I suppose we shouldn't feel to bad about it, unless it hurts someone in the long run. I think people lie for a million different reasons: self-gain, manipulation, and to keep themselves out of tribulation. The only semi-good reason to lie is if you think that the truth will really hurt someone. I mean sometimes the truth is imperative even if it does hurt someone, you use your judgment on that call. Honesty is usually the best policy, however, I am a firm believer that bluntness doesn't always work on some people. I think it is best to beat around the bush, that way you are being honest with a side of sensitivity to their feelings. The best guidance for others when trying to get them to realize the truth is to ask probing questions that will get them to enlighten themselves. People don't learn by being told or shown when it comes to life decisions. They learn by their mistakes and self-awareness of why they do the things they do. That can be hard to figure out, but if you spend some alone time with yourself and really ask yourself why, you will eventually come up with the answer.