Facing Our Truths
January 14, 2008 · Print This Article
“The right thing to do is always the hardest.”
WHY? Shouldn’t doing what’s right be the easiest? Shouldn’t being honest about whatever our truths are be the one thing in life that is simple and uncomplicated? Is it the fear of hurting someone, the fear of rejection or the fear of taking a long hard look at ourselves that makes it difficult to face and be honest about our own truths?
If we never take things personally and realize that our truths are solely our own, shouldn’t others respect and honor those convictions? Have we all been plagued by deceit so many times that even when others are honest with us we still continue to speculate their truths?
Imagine if we each spent a little more time facing our truths and being authentic about them..fully eliminating the guessing game. Certainly this is much easier said than done; having the strength and courage to act in such a manner is an enormous challenge. I will be the first to admit that continually facing my own truths and being forthright about them is nothing short of terrifying at times.
Facing our truths is a process of transformation…reaching new levels and never remaining stagnant. With any luck may we all find it within ourselves to do the right thing and permit others to be privy of our truths; whatever those may be.
On 05/23/08 at 2:58 am
~Lori~ said:
I love this blog, the wording and the pics, being honest with ones own self and with others is one the hardest things to do. The best reward from it though is being able to look in the mirror at yourself at the end of the day, and like who you see, that is what it is all about.
On 05/23/08 at 9:07 am
Karri said:
I absolutely agree, Lori! I am perplexed by those in th “harem” who keep telling me to “stop showing my cards so quickly.” F that! I’ve spent far too much time, energy and money learning how to be authentic and I’m not about to forego that for anyone!
On 05/23/08 at 9:36 am
Kevin said:
I agree, I have this incessant need to sweep things clean from underneath the rug. I say and admit things that I wouldn’t have done so many years ago. It’s freeing, I was so private to the point of being afraid of losing my anonymity, so much of it was being guarded and self-preserved and protecting. I feel that I’ve been removing those chains one by one lately, like I’m done, I’ve had it, I want you all to see the ‘nitty gritty’ so to speak and I don’t care if you like it or agree with me or not. In fact, I’m not even thinking about that, I’m just feeling released. Seeking truth has always been at the top of my lists to continue to achieve. I feel I’ve moved spiritually, mentally and physically over the last twelve years, much clearer now than before. I have more patience and forgiveness over slights than I did when I was in my early twenties. It’s also easier for me to walk away from things that aren’t working…most of the time. I’ll be the first to raise my hand and admit what my faults are. I’ve found that that doesn’t seem to be an easy task for many. What scares me about that is I worry that they’ll get stuck and not move forward if they don’t examine themselves deeply. It can stunt your spiritual growth.