Speaking Truths

I have found that honesty is one of the most challenging problems that humans have. Do you ever get the feeling that some people seem to feel that if they don’t say it out loud, then it isn’t really true? We may also realize that these are the same people who may believe that if they don’t admit it, then it can’t possibly be true! We have a whole lot of people in this world today who seem to be having that very problem! Of course, some of these people are the ones who seem to be holding the largest bullhorns! Some of these same people are the ones who may hold positions of power in our government, our media, and even some of our entertainers (whose only purpose is to entertain us, not give us lectures on right and wrong!).

The problem that I see is that they tend to think too highly of themselves. Perhaps they think that because they have some power, their opinion should matter over what we know and can decide about our own lives and what we choose for our own families.

So, how do we combat that mindset?

We speak the truth to ourselves and each other. We acknowledge that honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. We understand that while these are people in power, they will hear our voices when we continue to speak up and out about the changes that we want to see in our world. We vote with our conscious and with a clear mind toward the outcome that we want to happen. (Related posts: Correcting Our Course and The Value of Truth). Change can only happen when we take the initiative!

So, what did I learn from this? It’s never easy to admit fault; however, I have found that it is very freeing to do so. Yes, I can be and also have been humbled by my admission of being wrong, but I have also discovered that I learn so much more about myself as well during the process. I’m not perfect. None of us are. That’s what makes us human. I also think that it just makes us more likable in the long run.

What can you gain from this? You can gain freedom! When you’re honest with yourself then you begin to shed everything that weighs you down. Nobody is perfect. We need to start seeing those “really important people” as someone who has no value in our life unless they are there to help improve our lot in life. We need to see them for who and what they truly are and then act accordingly. Don’t put them on a pedal stool. They’re not that important!