Tough Truths

Sometimes it is hard to be totally honest with people, even those you love. Some truths are tough pills to swallow. The considerate individual is always conscious of people’s feelings and emotions. People have egos, both strong and not so strong. When you care, you do not want to hurt or disappoint. So you find yourself telling little white lies to just get through a particular situation.

Be it something small like not following a diet; going somewhere and not being truthful about it; telling someone they look good in an outfit and you know it sucks; or saying you like someone’s cooking. When you know you don’t, and the examples can go on and on.

Then you are in a situation that you must continue to be deceptive and that turns into lie upon lie. Although your first intention was harmless, now it has become a mountain of untruths and you look like an evil dishonest person if the truth is ever discovered. Normally this is never your goal. We care for people and as we all know, everyone has their hang-ups, about themselves, other people and situations. So, the “semi-responsible people” try to avoid the situation that will cause confrontation and possible discomfort, be it emotional or psychological.

The truth of the matter is it is way too much work. And then you have created a new set of circumstances, negative ones. As hard as it is and it is easier said than done, we must practice to simply be honest. Love and caring is a job, much like everything else in life. Love an individual enough to tell the truth. If love and respect is pure and true, a person will ultimately respect you for your honesty and move pass the obstacle eventually. This type of circumstance affects us all. It is not an easy practice but it is the right one. The best of friends, the most faithful of couples, children and parents, brothers and sisters, all go through this from time to time. It is an old saying that generally prevails “Honesty is the best policy.”

To all the people you feel as though you haven’t been totally honest with, pull them aside and let them know you care enough to be honest. In the long run, you and they will feel better for it.

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Learn to Learn, Learn to Live, Learn to Love, Learn to Respect...RAHMAN S.



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