Truth.
Surely truth, or telling the truth, shouldn't be a stressor? Truth is simple and clear, and telling the truth should make your life easier, right?
Maybe, but consider these somewhat contradictory statements:
- The truth shall set you free
- She can't handle the truth
- It might be true but is it kind?
Let's say the food someone prepared for you with so much love is sooo bland and boring that you can barely eat it. What do you say when they ask 'How's your meal?'
Your friend's newborn baby is seriously ugly. How do you respond to your friend when she says "I know all parents are biased, but isn't she just the most beautiful baby you've ever seen?"
Elizabeth Gilbert, author of 'Eat, Pray, Love', 'The Signature of All Things' and 'Big Magic', asks:
“What is better: uncomfortable truth or comfortable lies? Every truth is a kindness, even if it makes others uncomfortable. Every untruth is an unkindness, even if it makes others comfortable."
What are your thoughts on this? I'd love to tell you that my thoughts on this topic are crystal clear, but I'd be lying...
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