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The importance of being honest cannot be over-stated. Being grateful is
a very powerful spiritual growth attitude but wise people also know
being honest is extremely powerful.
It is extraordinary how much we lie. Being honest and displaying
honesty is something that we somehow hold as scary. We lie to
others and to ourselves.
We don't always set out and plan
this but if you investigated and watched your-self you will see you
hardly ever tell it like it is for you.
Why are you afraid to let others know what is there for you? Why is it
scary to admit, even to yourself, the truth of your experience?
Here is a short video of Peter Ralston talking about the importance of
being honest.
We hold it that some things are acceptable and some are not. We split
the world into two sections and are OK about revealing an idea,
emotion, belief or desire that we are fairly confident will be agreed
with or acceptable.
However, when it comes to being honest about something that is in our
experience that may bring shame or isolation, we quickly make that not
OK.
All this to uphold the persona and image you mistakenly believe you are
and most importantly keep that image loved or try to ensure you are
loved.
You learned to withhold honesty and it carries on today. The importance
of being honest is not obvious. What do you think that does to
your sense of self and being OK knowing
deep down that you have to lie?
Enlightenment Intensive
Charles Berner created the Enlightenment Intensive, which has been
successful and popular since the 1960's amongst people seeking a direct
experience of their true nature.
His technique is a retreat, typically three days where the majority of
waking hours are sat opposite another person, communicating to them the
honest truth of what is there for you now in this moment.
It is a rare chance to communicate what is there for you, now, in this
moment, arising in your awareness. This is powerful.
It
is powerful because for one it is a safe and validating
experience. The partner is not to give feedback, no nods or
utterances or facial
gestures, just plain listening and being present for the one speaking.
John Powell in his book Why Am I Afraid To Tell You Who I Am? says
'Honesty about our emotions, understanding of the roles we adopt to
defend the fragile ego, recognition of the games we play with each
other to avoid love - these are the first steps towards a new and
richer life.'
The importance of being honest is because through honesty you become
more integrated and accepting of yourself. Then, depending on your
level of commitment and desire to know the truth, through contemplation
and meditation it can lead you to some profound realizations about the
nature of being human.
John Powell again 'I am afraid to tell you who I am because, if I do,
you may not like me.'
Be honest primarily with yourself.
A powerful first step is to resolve to understand yourself and the
roles, games and
manipulations you employ to keep others liking you.
Even when you do these manipulations, do them with full impartial
awareness. Watch yourself do them and just notice. Then at least you
are realizing the importance of being honest with your-self.
Don't put extra guilt and shame on top, just watch like a scientist
observing the way your world works.
Bring ever-increasing awareness and honesty to your life and practice
being honest.
It all starts with honesty, perhaps even before this is admitting
responsibility for everything in your experience of life.
However, being honest and telling the truth as much as possible, no
matter the discomfort or how it makes you temporarily feel, will start
transforming your life rapidly. Then whenever you are not honest you
will remember the importance of being honest.
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