Truth Teller

"If you do catch yourself in a lie, 

ask yourself what you wanted to hide 

and why you felt you couldn't be truthful."

Madisyn Taylor

THE DAILY OM

 I may find myself literally biting my tongue to keep myself from lying.  What I see as my truth may be too abrasive or too premature to be appreciated.  I keep nodding my head, intently listening, 

until I am put on the spot to say something.  I don't want to lie which I find disrespectful 

to the person as well as to myself.  I abhor dishonesty, but there are situations 

where questions  are directly pointed like Cupid's arrow and it is clearly 

understood what response is required. 

 Discerning motivation or intention unravels the element of deception.  If I am dishonest, 

who will be  protected ... myself or the person asking the question?  If I am  

being disingenuous is my intention to profit or harm?  Whose ego is being stroked  

and is it worth the cost of honor?  I will abstain best as I can as 

there is no justification in altering the truth.

I am a truth teller and choose to respond with compassion.  If I give in to the smallest 

lure of gossip, I am immediately disappointed in myself. There is no need to judge 

others. Whether we understand or not, our speculation is not necessary.  

When we remain aligned with who we are in our heart, 

it is easier to be a truth teller.