Everyone Lies?

Everyone Lies



That's a quote from my ex-husband's facebook page, his favorite quote to be exact. Interesting, considering his lie is what ruined our marriage, ultimately. I haven't been able to get that phrase out of my head since I saw it there, and I'm left wondering, firstly, what he meant by it. And secondly, is it a fact that everyone lies? Is it just a trait of the human race that comes along with the abilities to reason, create, rationalize, imagine, reflect, and so much more?


I had an idea, but decided against it---to ask people I know if they think its true. But then I thought to myself, would those people lie about lying? I consider myself a pretty good judge of people, but I've also been lied to in a big way and didn't have a clue at the time. Or if I did have a clue, I was told I was crazy or that my imagination was working overtime.


So what do you think? Does everyone lie? And, are some lies justified, while others are just plain unnecessary? Speaking for myself, I make every attempt to be honest with everyone I interact with. I feel that I owe that to people, and I realize that if I lie, it just reflects badly on me and I don't feel so good about myself. And it goes deeper, too, for the spiritually advanced person....because energy is involved, both positive and negative. Doesn't the world already have enough negative energy bursting from its seams without me adding to it? And doesn't being truthful keep the energy around all of us more clean and pure?


I'm asking a lot of questions, I know. But truth is something I seek, from those I love and in my life path. Its even more important to be truthful with and true to oneself. Once we begin to lie to ourselves, its easier to lie to others, and then, it becomes easier to believe all of the lies, until the world just feels like one big lie, and from there, it can be very hard to find the way back to truth, simplicity, and genuine love & respect for ourselves, each other, the planet, and all life. So, that simple little phrase, 'everyone lies', is not so benign. For the person who says it so blatantly, it is a copout, and it shows that they have very little hope for humanity, and even worse, for their own life. While I fear that it is true, that everyone does lie, it can be said that most people don't really want to, and wouldn't if they could learn to stop fearing truth in all ways.


So, I'd like to pose a challenge to each of you. And if you can do it for one whole day, perhaps you can do it for two, or more.......here goes: make every attempt to spend one entire 24 hour period being completely honest. Be honest with yourself, first and foremost, about everything you've been in denial about recently, and about the state of your life. Then, be honest with everyone else; and if you can't, then say nothing. At least if you say nothing, no one will be hurt by a lie. Just smile and bow out of the conversation. Before you think you may not be able to do this, try to remember the last time someone lied to you and you found out about it. How did you feel? Take that terrible feeling and turn it around into something positive. Change your life and by doing so, change the world.


Have a beautiful June!


Namaste'


Autumn