The truth all be it harsh shall always prevail over a lie. A long time ago, nearing ten years I took a long hard look at myself. Who I was and where I was going to end up. I learned that all too often I would say what I thought people wanted to hear and rarely intend to defend my statements with any action.
What I found was I did not have any friends. Well , not any that I could count on. I had lots of friends that liked to have me around when I was around them, but none that would come to me , to be around me.
After a couple of weeks of self study, I realized I was never any better than the value of my word. Well and niether were my friends. I had become so angry that I could not count on my friends, I finally realized the type of friends I had...THEY WERE JUST LIKE ME
I then on made it a point to tell the truth. Do not exagerate, or stretch the truth. I am sure for a while I looked like a real idiot often stopping mid sentence to say " Well maybe not THAT much" or "Okay maybe not THAT fast"
Then again, after a While I started drawing more honest people around myself. I became more able to tell when peoples thoughts and words were shallow and held no meaning. I got real friends. People I could count on. People I could trust and people that also trusted me.
So yeah you might tell tall tales, or make a funny story, but after a while people can see through them and well they treat you that way. You will find your self with less trust worthy friends. Oh and heaven forbid the people you are telling tales too are around when another person exposes your tale for what it is. It is never worth the embarrassment.
With honesty will come integrity. People will trust you and stand up for you as well as with you. You will find that when your honesty precedes you, people will honor and respect you, before they ever come to know you.
What I found was I did not have any friends. Well , not any that I could count on. I had lots of friends that liked to have me around when I was around them, but none that would come to me , to be around me.
After a couple of weeks of self study, I realized I was never any better than the value of my word. Well and niether were my friends. I had become so angry that I could not count on my friends, I finally realized the type of friends I had...THEY WERE JUST LIKE ME
I then on made it a point to tell the truth. Do not exagerate, or stretch the truth. I am sure for a while I looked like a real idiot often stopping mid sentence to say " Well maybe not THAT much" or "Okay maybe not THAT fast"
Then again, after a While I started drawing more honest people around myself. I became more able to tell when peoples thoughts and words were shallow and held no meaning. I got real friends. People I could count on. People I could trust and people that also trusted me.
So yeah you might tell tall tales, or make a funny story, but after a while people can see through them and well they treat you that way. You will find your self with less trust worthy friends. Oh and heaven forbid the people you are telling tales too are around when another person exposes your tale for what it is. It is never worth the embarrassment.
With honesty will come integrity. People will trust you and stand up for you as well as with you. You will find that when your honesty precedes you, people will honor and respect you, before they ever come to know you.
