I really appreciate truthful people. For instance if I have a piece of broccoli in my teeth, if my zipper is undone or if my skirt is tucked into my panty hose, I want someone to tell me the TRUTH!! It can be a bit embarrassing but not being told will prove to be even more embarrassing. I also like taking a particular friend or my daughter clothes shopping with me, first of all because I hate to clothes shop, but secondly because both of them will be honest enough to tell me when something doesn't look good on me. No, I don’t want to hear “your butt looks HUGE in those pants", but I appreciate them saying “I don’t like the way those fit you” or “I liked the first pair of jeans you tried on better than those”. I call it truth with cooth.
Well truth is a funny thing. Yes, sometimes the truth does hurt! It definitely carries a sting at times. It is never comfortable to be confronted if you messed up at work and you need to be told about it. When a person comes to you with a corrective truth, use that opportunity to improve and learn.
There is also hurtful truth. If you find out that someone has lied to you or betrayed you, that sting can run deep. Remember that this is usually done by someone close to you because only those truly close to you can get close enough to your heart. I have been in this situation several times. This is the kind of truth that smacks you in the face, kicks you in the gut and takes your breath away. The only way to handle this type of truth is head on. Ultimately, knowing the truth when someone hurts you deeply does set you free…eventually. Truth will open your eyes to a situation, a person’s soul, a person’s intention, give you a clearer perspective and for me, it somehow makes sense out of the events leading up to and prior to my “knowing”.
I have found that the truth can set you free. It can free you from guilt, uncertainty, insecurities, and peacelessness. Truth can be the Universe’s way of removing certain people from your life. It can be the great motivator for you to fight harder for what you want and what you believe in. Truth can be a catalyst for you to make changes in your life. Wonderful changes that will lead to better and greater paths.
I would much rather live knowing the TRUTH, facing it head on, dealing with all that comes with it than living with lies and falsehoods. I would rather be surrounded by honest, trustworthy people that have good intentions than be in the company of deceitful liars. The truth should not be feared, it should be embraced!
Just Sayin’,
Christina
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