Truth will set you free

Ya know that saying, the truth hurts sometimes,... Well, there's a reason that saying exists and the reason, ironically, is because it's the truth. Not only can a truthful statement be painful to the person hearing the truth, but it can be painful to the person delivering that truthful statement. The last thing I ever want to do is to hurt someone's feelings and I guess since I'm writing about honesty, the truth is, hurting someone else's feelings is the second to the last thing I ever want to do. The very last thing I want to do is hurt myself. I feel that holding on to a reality that is based on something false is torturous. It feels restrictive and binding.

I struggle with the method of delivery when approaching the subject of being honest, because I want to be honest, but I don't want to hurt someone's feelings, so that creates an inner conflict. My guess is that everyone struggles with this situation. I think I'm getting better, but I have been told, on occasion, that I can brutally honest and I am not crazy about the brutal portion of that description, but I get it. See the truth hurts,...

I am working on being honest with myself and being my authentic self. I am also learning to be honest with others and develop a bit more finesse. I'll be honest with you and admit I still need some more practice.

Another saying about honesty is that it's the best policy and I tend to lean towards this policy. It seems to me that when I've shared my honest feelings, though it is challenging, it feels so much better when the sharing is done. I feel it sets me free. Who doesn't want more freedom? Be honest,...