Blog #15

The Truth.

       These days the truth has negative press surrounding it.  Growing up, kids are taught not to say things that are true. Example: A mother and child(5 years old) are standing behind and overweight gentleman in line at a grocery market. The child comments, "Mom, that man is really fat". Then the child is usually reprimanded in some form.  

Okay maybe that comment was a little out of order.

BUT

   I think the world would function so much smoother if the truth was an acceptable response in almost all situations. 

A FEW PROS OF TRUTH-TELLING:

1) Get to the point quicker.

2) Maybe hear something that will surprise you (in a good way).

3)Find out if those jeans really do make you look fat.

A FEW CONS OF TRUTH-TELLING:

1) Maybe hear something that will surprise you (in a bad way).

2) Must ready ones self to hear authenticity at it's 'finest'.

3) May be called a: Bee eye tee sea aych.

Let me elaborate. Some things would be eye-opening, possibly even shocking therefore a person would have to be level-headed and open to criticism or whatever else is thrown at you. On the other hand, there is a way to handle honesty as well. Be precise but not ruthless. Sometimes trying to incorporate truthfulness into life is tough.  Rude, blunt, brash are just a few things I've overheard when truth is spoken. Sometimes people tell the truth when it's not asked for, those people are just overbearing. 

Your Goal: Stop saying sorry. That word is exceptionally uninspired! Sorry is associated with sorrow, grief and regret. Say it when you mean it. Here are some helpful words to say instead 1) Unfortunate 2) My bad 3) Whoops 4) Apologies 5) reluctant. 

If you haven't watched The Invention of Lying  I highly recommend it. It's a satyrical comedy of society and how the world would work without lies.