March 18th, 2008
Speak Your Truth
It is difficult for many people to clearly and concisely state their thoughts and feelings. When children first learn to talk, they are often admonished when they state the bare truth about something or someone. That is not nice—you can’t say that to Grandma, Grandpa or Uncle Lu.” Or heaven forbid if the child points out something quite obvious to a neighbor or friend. Thus, a child quickly learns that truth and perceptions are forbidden and hypocrisy and half-truths or white lies is the communication style to emulate.