The White Slate

Honesty. Such a simple word right? Most people hide behind it. The have no idea the power it has over our very existence. Many people would have a similar idea to the concept of being honest but very few actually live up to it. As I walk down the street, I see a couple having an argument, two old men leaning against a double cabin pick up, to me they appeared as if the have conquered everything that has been strewn along their path. A small boy riding his bicycle with an iPhone hooked up to his arm sleeve talking to somebody. From the looks of it, it felt like he was telling his mother that he wouldn't make it home at 8:00pm in time for dinner. I was astonished. This kid who might not be older than 7 years old is living a life I thought was way older than his years. When I was his age, I was a restless kid, always talking rapidly and talking to everyone without distinguishing between family or strangers, friend or foe. The world has changed. The advent of technology and it's existence which makes us feel starved if not given or used says a lot. 

I came about this quote from a blog saying, "I used to lie a lot. I would lie only because it was easier than explaining the truth. And I have finally grown to realize that it’s easier to [be honest]. Being honest and open has actually gotten me further than lying. My parents trust me, and I feel good about myself. And when you feel good about yourself then you know that everything is okay." We all know how a small white lie which we feel can't hurt anybody or anything over time just keeps piling and soon gets out of control. In this whole process we just tell ourselves it will soon pass. Lying to oneself is the most dangerous weapon you yourself have gone about to create. You are a ticking time bomb set to detonate the moment you find yourself in a ditch of deceit where there is no coming back no matter how much you "try" to fix the situation. 

Be honest with yourself and others. If you start lying and you get caught, it's going to be like the boy who cried wolf. Over time no one will take your word seriously even when it is a fact.It's a vicious circle. The truth might sting for some time but it's way better than the pain and hurt that soon follows a lie. You take a stance on the very own beliefs that was made to be undertaken. Be unique. Don't fall into the herd mentality.