Honesty can free you from many of the negativity that surrounds us on a daily basis. When we act in a deceitful or dishonest manner, we often place ourselves in a negative light, and our actions are often misunderstood by others. Our true nature and motives may not be viewed in the best light, and this negativity can only compound your problems and give you a harder time dealing with the situation. But when you are completely honest with yourself, you can begin to see your life in a much more positive way.
Honesty is the best policy to keep people around you honest. If you are going to lie to someone else about something important, you should do it just once. It will free your mind up to think clearly, and keep you from being distracted by the need to protect something that isn't worth preserving. If you lie to yourself, you lie to those closest to you.
There is only one person in your life that you must truly love, respect and trust, and that is yourself. Honesty frees you from living in the fear of always being rejected and abandoned by others. Being loyal, trustworthy and loving to yourself is the greatest form of positive thinking that you can practice everyday.
The truth hurts, but sometimes it is necessary to tell lies in order to protect what is really important. Many marriages have broken down because of lies. If you are close enough to be married to someone, it is very important that you tell the truth about every aspect of your relationship. You don't have to lie about every little thing, but you don't have to be dishonest about even the most innocent things either.
There is no reason for you to live in fear and hide the truth from you and those who are important to you. If you keep lying to yourself, eventually you will lose all confidence in yourself. Honesty frees you from living in constant fear, because while the truth is hard to find, it is not impossible.
Honesty frees you from living a life where you feel guilty about anything, and it also frees you from living a life where you never feel happy or fulfilled. Being honest is not easy, but it is something we all have to do. Start with yourself, and follow the link below to begin the journey to becoming a more honest and positive person.