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Tell The Truth

The document discusses the importance of speaking authentically and avoiding lies. It states that lying weakens one's character and leaves one vulnerable when adversity strikes. It also describes how avoiding conflict and hiding one's true self through obedience can lead to feeling isolated, unfulfilled, and exploited. The document advises listening to oneself speak as if an outsider to determine if what is being said feels strengthening or weakening, and to only say things that feel strengthening. It suggests articulating what one believes to be true and accepting the outcome, having faith that speaking one's truth will lead to the best possible outcome.

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Tell The Truth

The document discusses the importance of speaking authentically and avoiding lies. It states that lying weakens one's character and leaves one vulnerable when adversity strikes. It also describes how avoiding conflict and hiding one's true self through obedience can lead to feeling isolated, unfulfilled, and exploited. The document advises listening to oneself speak as if an outsider to determine if what is being said feels strengthening or weakening, and to only say things that feel strengthening. It suggests articulating what one believes to be true and accepting the outcome, having faith that speaking one's truth will lead to the best possible outcome.

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“When you have something to say, silence is a lie.

“If you betray yourself, if you say untrue things, if you act out a lie, you weaken your
character. If you have a weak character, then adversity will mow you down when it appears,
as it will, inevitably. You will hide, but there will be no place left to hide. And then you will
find yourself doing terrible things.”
“Consider the person who insists that everything is right in her life. She avoids conflict, and
smiles, and does what she is asked to do. She finds a niche and hides in it. She does not
question authority or put her own ideas forward and does not complain when mistreated. She
strives for invisibility, like a fish in the centre of a swarming school. But a secret unrest
gnaws at her heart. She is still suffering because life is suffering. She is lonesome and
isolated and unfulfilled. But her obedience and self-obliteration eliminate all the meaning
from her life. She has become nothing but a slave, a tool for others to exploit. She does not
get what she wants, or needs, because doing so would mean speaking her mind. So, there is
nothing of value in her existence to counter-balance life’s troubles. And that makes her sick.”

“With regards to telling if you are speaking authentically: Listen to yourself talk, as if a
stranger was talking. Try not to identify too much with what you are saying. Then, observe.
See if what you are saying makes you feel stronger, physically, or weaker. If it makes you
feel weaker, stop saying it. Try to reformulate your speech until you can feel the ground
under your feet solidifying. Then practice only saying things that make you strong.

“Stop trying to use your speech to get what you want. You don’t necessarily know what you
want. Instead, try to articulate what you believe to be true as carefully as possible. Then,
accept the outcome. Assume that your truth, as lived and spoken, will produce the best
possible outcome. It’s an act of faith.

These days many people talk about being “authentic”. Yet there seems to be confusion about
how best to embrace it. It becomes a catchword with people trying to conform to what they
think it means.

A better way to be authentic is to be honest. Be honest about the masks that society has
placed on you. Be honest about your commitment to the relationships in your life. Be honest
when you see injustice in the workplace or inequitable treatment of others in your
community.

Questions for discussion:

1. What was inspiring from the text?


2. What was the most difficult lie you have encountered and how did it affect you?
3. How to practice being a truthful person?

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