be completely honest

Wow, it’s incredible how much in my life I can relate to this now that I have become aware of its importance. I’m talking about hiding my true nature, my true self. If I am not being completely myself, that’s a form of dishonesty, isn’t it? So my goal, “Be Myself” goes hand in hand with, “Be completely honest.” Come to think of it, many of my goals are closely related. Self-esteem, honesty, taking action, letting my light shine. It all starts with being honest with MYSELF and loving who I am.

I know what it feels like to lie. I don’t think there is a feeling any worse. I’ve come to realize that I have been lying for much of my life. Including little white lies I told as a child and teenager (and beyond) to my parents because I didn’t want to get in trouble. It evolved into the most despicable, disgusting mistake I have ever made. “BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD.” This is now my golden commandment. “THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE,” is not just an empty maxim. It’s the truth. From something as huge as coming out to my family to something as tiny as, “Yes, I broke the lamp and I’m so sorry,” it’s amazing the release I felt after being honest rather than wasting energy and karma on being dishonest. I grow stronger every time I am open and honest, no matter what the circumstances. Little bits of fear dissolve. Sprouts of confidence are strengthened. And I even feel a little happier. I feel I could meditate on just this one goal for years…..