We all do it….
Hey everybody! It’s me Scotti.
Today I am going to talk about a very serious topic. Lying. Someone at work lied
to me this week. It wasn’t even a good juicy lie. It was pointless. No
consequence other than I would have thought this person to be absent minded.
So why lie?
Do you lie? Do you lie occasionally or continuously? Rarely? Never? When is
a good occasion to lie? White lies? “Those pants don’t make you
look fat.” “I was looking at that girl because she’s dressed
like a slut and I find that disgusting.” “I was late for work because
there was a car accident.” “Yes dear, I am listening to you.”
What about the big lies, the ones that hurt? Do they really hurt you too? Are
they ok as long as the person you lied to never finds out? Does that EVER really
happen? Have you ever told a big lie and no one found out? “I have never
cheated on you.” “Those drugs aren’t mine.” “I
didn’t take the money.”
Ever caught someone in a lie? How did you handle it? Did you let them know
that you knew? Did you hold it over their head and make them dance like a chicken?
Did your feelings for them change? “I know you weren’t at Lisa’s
because I talked to her.” “I smell the alcohol on your breath.”
“I saw you take the money.”
What about the lies you tell yourself? Do you lie to yourself? Is it harder
to spot a lie that you tell yourself? “Everything will be alright.”
“I can quit anytime I want to.” “She loves me.” “I
will never do it again.” “I have this under control.”
Imagine a world where you could not tell a lie. Would we all be better for
it? Or would it be living hell?
Why such a serious subject?
I don’t lie. Not even little white lies. I used to lie but I took a vow
to never lie again. I have even told my boss once that I was late for work because
“I didn’t think it mattered.” There have been times when I
have had to hold my tongue so I didn’t hurt feelings but I have held to
my vow. But…here comes the but, it has made me aware of how much other
people lie. Sometimes it is funny to watch other people lie, especially when
you know they are lying but they just keep on digging the hole. I don’t
understand lying. I think it is a lack of responsibility. That is why I had
always lied. I figured there was no consequence if no one knew. But I don’t
believe that anymore. Own up to it. It’s the right thing to do.
Tell me honestly (LOL) how you feel.
-- Scotti
8:43:12 PM 
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