Lying as a way to not feel
Lying as a way to not feel Some people are chronic liars, even to themselves, or perhaps especially to themselves. You might not call it lying. You might call it being diplomatic, or thoughtful, or strategic. However, if it is your first impulse, most of the time, the behavior has become chronic, habitual, and out of balance. If you spend more time thinking about how to respond, rather than spending time checking in with your Self about how you feel in the moment, you have become a defensive obsessive liar. Not checking in with your Self, also means you cannot possibly be connected to any kind of Guidance. You have to be "home", in your heart, before you can hear Guidance. Guidance cannot be given or received if no one is at home. Being honest, living honestly and authentically. This does not mean you need to be Jesus or Buddha. It means you practice what you preach. Why? First, it keeps you humble. You walk the talk and that allows you to have compassion and pat...