Liar, liar pants on fire!
I believe in truth, being sincere, having honor, using fairness in situations, having a reputation for trustworthiness and being genuine.
Not everyone agrees with me.
Integrity has its place they say.
But...not everywhere or every situation.
There are exceptions, special cases and extenuating circumstances.
How honest should you be?
When can you tell a "little white lie"?
Does saying I was joking or just kidding take away from the truth of what was said?
What if you know about a lie but keep silent?
So where do YOU draw the line?
Half the truth is often a great lie.
-Benjamin Franklin
- everyone knows what really happened
- innocent people are protected from being blamed
- it allows everyone to learn from what happened
- you usually get in less trouble
- people trust you more
- you don't have to remember to keep your story straight
- you will gain a reputation...for being truthful
- you will feel secure and peaceful
Be careful of when and how you use exaggeration, sarcasm or irony.
It can lead to "half truths."
Be careful not to leave out part of the truth.
It can lead to nowhere.
Being honest means more than telling the truth.
It means you're sincere, trustworthy and genuine.
Outside to others and inside to yourself.
In trying to live a happy life it occurs to me that we could all use a little encouragement about being honest, fair and genuine. Honesty is something to strive for, a worthy goal. Look inside and know the truth. Draw a line and make a stand. Live the truth.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
-Thomas Jefferson
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