It’s Okay To Lie When …

I don’t believe it is ever acceptable to lie.  Even if directly approached, I will not lie. Perhaps, abstaining is a lie in itself.

In general, I have learned to not comment if there is no direct relation to myself, regarding values, beliefs, or state of mind.  Sometimes I find a person is not even interested in my answer.  They are just opening a subject up to their liking.

If my truth is important or would add to a conversation, I will be honest rather than lie.  I try to be careful with my words.  The fewer words I speak, the deeper reflection they will have.

It is very misleading to not share our truth.  It may feel easier at the moment to lie, but in the long run, it becomes more difficult.  Walt Whitman states, “If you tell the truth, there is less to remember.”