TRACY

Humility

There are times when we get into trouble and instinctively we seek to lie to avoid damage to our personal standing. However, if we are honest we save ourselves getting into complicated situations where we need to keep lying to maintain a false pretence. Usually it is better to tell the truth, admit mistakes and move on. It makes life simpler, there is also great humility in admitting mistakes; it is this quality that people will appreciate and value.

Do You Trust People?

We trust some people because they develop a reputation for telling the truth. If we get into the habit of telling lies, then when we want to tell the truth it will be disbelieved. At times telling the truth may be difficult and does not seem the most expedient short term solution. But, a genuinely honest person will inevitably become treasured over time.

What are Your Motivations for Lying?

If you feel compelled to lie, what are your motivations for doing so? If you lie to protect your self interests, if you lie to avoid unpleasant reactions from others - you should be very suspicious. If you lie to avoid unnecessary suffering to others; if your motivation is genuinely selfless then this may, in some circumstances, be justified. However, we have to be careful, sometimes we feel we are acting charitably towards others when really we are more concerned with our own standing. Unfortunately, the mind is very good at justifying bad actions such as lying; and the more we lie the easier it becomes


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