For some people believing a lie is easier than believing the truth. Sometimes the truth is too painful or dirty or harsh and people want to be like an ostrich and bury their head in the sand, ignoring the truth around them.
Truth is not always easy or pretty, but it is always true, no matter who believes it. Just because someone doesn’t believe the truth doesn’t make it any less true.
Recently, I have been called a liar by a person that I used to hold in high esteem, because I have told some not so pretty truths that involve that person.
When truth comes out it is always better to accept your responsibility in the situation, make amends and move on. If you attempt to perpetuate the like, it could cost you more than you’re willing to pay.
It could cost you your job, your reputation, your friends, your family. That’s a high price to pay for a lie.
Along the same lines, I have been accused of trying to destroy the person who called me a liar. That me speaking truth is hateful and ugly and I should just keep it to myself.
I can’t do that anymore.
I have kept so much to myself in my life that I’m going to explode. I have to tell the truth. I have to expose evil where it is present. I can’t hide it just because it’s ugly and messy and some people will get offended.
Telling the truth has cost me nothing. I still have a job. I still have my family, I still have friends who support me.
Not only has telling the truth been free, I’ve even benefited from it. I’ve made new friends. I’ve been able to help others struggling with similar situations.
It’s been amazing to see so much good come from speaking the truth.
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