If you feel the need to justify yourself, you've probably already lost. Just stop digging the hole you're in already. Be honest. Live in the truth. And let that speak for you.
Tag: honesty
Truth
The truth will set you free. The reason the truth will set you free, is that anything that's not the truth will keep you imprisoned in it's web of deceit. And prison sucks. Tell the truth.
Ask
Ask for what you want. Be clear. Be direct. I'm sure you appreciate honesty, so be honest yourself. What's the worst that can happen? If you're turned down, you got an answer and you can move on. If you don't ask, you'll forever wonder what if.
Communication
The reason why they say that communication is key to relationships, is that communication is happening all the time. Whether you're talking or not, being upfront or withholding, you are communicating something. The absolute best thing you can do for yourself and for your relationships is to make sure that you're conscious of exactly what … Continue reading Communication
Deserving
Just be an honest person. Live with integrity. Be kind as much as you can. And when you find yourself not being kind, apologize, own up to it, and work to do better. Don't get hung up on wondering if you're deserving or not. If you are kind and live with integrity, then you are … Continue reading Deserving
Trustworthy
It's worth noting that in order for you to be able to trust another, you have to be trustworthy yourself. It falls in line with the whole idea to: be the thing you want to see in the world. Truly, how could you trust anyone else if you know that you aren't trustworthy yourself? As … Continue reading Trustworthy
Trust
Trust requires faith on one side, and honesty on the other. It can be a long, winding road to build trust, and a split-second fall to lose it. It's a powerful bridge, and yet so fragile that it requires extra special care. Trust is precious gift. Use it in faith. Cherish it. Protect it. Don't … Continue reading Trust
Youth
They say that youth is wasted on the young. I think it's a state of mind. While we can't stay young forever, we can certainly keep a youthful spirit. It simply means to embody the qualities of honesty, staying open, ever excited about what you can learn, a sense of playfulness, and joy. Keep a … Continue reading Youth
Justify
It has always seemed pretty clear to me that it is a whole lot easier to do the right thing than it is to try and justify your actions. It's easier to speak up than it is to justify why you allowed amoral behavior. It's easier to tell the truth than it is to justify … Continue reading Justify
Sincerity
Honesty is so important, but not all honesty is needed. If it's cruel and used as a blunt-force weapon, then what good is it? What's needed much more than brutal honesty is pure sincerity. Sincerity is simply meaning what you say and saying what you mean. The thing about sincerity is that you don't need … Continue reading Sincerity
Integrity
It takes dedication to consistently show up for yourself, but there's no better feeling than knowing you've acted with integrity. Integrity is acting with honesty, even when there's no one else around to know about it. Integrity is following through on the commitments you've made to yourself, simply because you believe that you're worth it. … Continue reading Integrity
Revenge
I feel the most peaceful when I know that I have acted with kindness, decency, and honesty. It hasn't always been a charmed life for me. I don't believe any of us ultimately get away scot-free, completely sheltered from adversity. The thing is, that whenever I've acted out in retaliation to my oppressor, when I've … Continue reading Revenge
Perspective
I believe that because we each experience the world as filtered through our own perspective, that what we see is simply a result of what we are. Basically, if you think the world is full of liars, it's because you are a liar. If you can be convinced that something has a sinister ulterior motive, … Continue reading Perspective
Integrity
I think one of the main reasons that animals are so appealing to us, is their pure integrity. They don't speak with words, so they don't lie. When they interact with people, they show us exactly how they feel about us, whether its favorable, or not. There's no subtext, no passive aggressiveness, no labeling, and … Continue reading Integrity
Like a Fox! 