Honesty, being honest, and learning to always be honest.

[cannabineer]

To expand upon Dislexic's point ... ime awareness is key. Timely awareness - cultivate and maintain an inner dialog that tests everything you're about to say: Is this true?
Once that is up&running, try to only grant "mouth enable" once you got a Yes back from the "test routine". cn

 

[Kodank Moment]

I've got an appointment with a counselor tomorrow.

I've been trying to monitor what I say as much as I can. I have a habit of being impulsive so I still lie, almost automatically. Then realize I'm lying. By then it's to late and the damage has been done, and everything after that just seems like an excuse or lie to the person.

 

[Carne Seca]

I've got an appointment with a counselor tomorrow.

I've been trying to monitor what I say as much as I can. I have a habit of being impulsive so I still lie, almost automatically. Then realize I'm lying. By then it's to late and the damage has been done, and everything after that just seems like an excuse or lie to the person.

Good for you. That's a step in the right direction.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out of it alive.

 

[Total Head]

it's possible to be an honest person who sometimes utters falsehoods. no one is 100% honest. we're hardwired to look out for #1 and creating our own reality to project to the outside world is an exercise in self-preservation. sometimes it conflicts with our need for community. i guess we're supposed to strike some kind of balance. i don't have the ability/desire to strike that balance so i spend a lot of time alone.

i know a guy who will tell a chick she looks fat if she asks. he believes the act of asking a question specifically to fish for a certain answer is in itself "dishonest" and to play along with the rouse would make him a tool. ironically he is kind of a tool but his thinking is spot on. people act like they want the truth but all they really want is to feel fuzzy inside. the truth has a knack for leaving an uncomfortable feeling in the gut of the recipient, and the lie makes the presenter feel like crap. so which option is more selfless? hell if i know.

 

[Kodank Moment]

Good for you. That's a step in the right direction.

Thanks Carne. Your support is appreciated.

it's possible to be an honest person who sometimes utters falsehoods. no one is 100% honest. we're hardwired to look out for #1 and creating our own reality to project to the outside world is an exercise in self-preservation. sometimes it conflicts with our need for community. i guess we're supposed to strike some kind of balance. i don't have the ability/desire to strike that balance so i spend a lot of time alone.

i know a guy who will tell a chick she looks fat if she asks. he believes the act of asking a question specifically to fish for a certain answer is in itself "dishonest" and to play along with the rouse would make him a tool. ironically he is kind of a tool but his thinking is spot on. people act like they want the truth but all they really want is to feel fuzzy inside. the truth has a knack for leaving an uncomfortable feeling in the gut of the recipient, and the lie makes the presenter feel like crap. so which option is more selfless? hell if i know.

It's possible to always be honest. Look at Abraham Lincoln. He came pretty damn close. It takes a tremendous amount of self-awareness and control.

I've got the power, just no tools. Hopefully a professional can help me in the right direction to unlocking my inner desire to be honest with everyone.