A strong building needs at least a strong foundation. The aesthetics of a building reveals nothing of the foundation. Likewise beautiful speech, although encouraged, does not reveal the corrupt inner nature of a person. Thus when we model ourselves and develop ourselves, we should concern ourselves with the important matter of the foundation.
Today, I wish to remind you of the most dangerous of characteristics to have and upon which not to practice nor live your life. That is lying. People who lie, lie against themselves and make themselves unworthy of their true self. Self-development requires effort but, while you are lying to yourself, you are encountering a resistance from within which slows the process and can nullify the process. You may come out of a personal development program and achieve great things, but if you base your success on any level of dishonesty, then you have not really succeeded. You are, no doubt, bombarded by falsehood, fake news (from especially mainstream media), corruption and misrepresentation. Being honest, having integrity, is what makes you and the sweetness of your success lies therein. “Fake it till you make it” is a never-ending story which means you will impact others with such dishonesty. It is said that a person lies so much that lying becomes an extension of you, if not your entire self. How important is it right now to know that you love the sweetness of truth and find the bitterness of lies nauseating? The love of the truth and the hatred of lies are the ingredients of a healthy family environment, trusting friends and collegial work environment. You will speak the truth and always seek the truth. Your foundation will be strong. You will not invite nor encourage dishonest and deceitful speech and actions because it will compromise you, your well-being and your development.
Developing yourself is to strengthen your character since good character is the backbone of an upright person. Truth is a straight path. Confusing your life by constantly adjusting your life because you live a lie is immensely stressful. If you want to cure your stress only, incline to be true to your honest self. The most damaging impact on your life is stress and it impedes your personal development.
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