Live With Truth

"The TRUTH: It may not lead you to where you thought you were going, but it will always lead you somewhere better." - Unknown Source

The way I see it...

Truth, as painful as it is sometimes, has a way of moving us in healthy directions. By lifting the veil of secrecy, TRUTH puts us on the road to healing and resolution.

There is a saying in recovery circles, "We are as sick as the secrets we keep." Remember, what you cannot let go of will continue to have a hold on you. Covering up the truth, turning away from or denying what is going on inside or around you, will get you nowhere in the long-run. Deceiving yourself or others may bring temporary relief but in actuality what it provides is a false sense of security and a perpetual state of confusion. All in all, self-deception motivates no effective change.

The truth on the other hand can help us move towards what is real and what is right for us. It is life-enhancing and can bring about positive change.

We often know the truth long before we are ready to acknowledge it. The truth is never too far from us. It lies beneath the many distractions we use to block awareness. But here's the thing: The truth does not go away. It cannot be ignored indefinitely; sooner or later, it will catch up with us and reveal itself.

To let ourselves see, hear and speak of what is true in our lives is far from easy, but one thing is for sure, to live with truth strengthens the spirit, not weakens it.
Let me make clear, though, I am not suggesting we share our inner most thoughts with anyone who will listen. We must always use our discretion and good old common sense. I am, however, firmly of the belief that to bring truth out into the open gives it a chance to transform into something other than pain. It can, after all, lead us somewhere better.

When we live with truth, we are honoring our life experiences-the good with the bad; seeking insight and understanding rather than a temporary fix; and opening ourselves up to see something different, something new, and something other than what existed before.

Life will bring us many surprises and the real challenge in our truth telling is learning to trust that we can live with what is true. Disregard the voice that says, I can't handle the truth. That is the voice of fear and resistance. Instead, use the truth as your inner direction to give meaning and purpose to your life.

I believe our most valuable life lessons come from living with the truth. It is my hope you consider looking at yourself and any part of your life that you may be refusing to see or open up to. There is no better time than now to start trusting what you know in your heart and live with truth.

The truth can set you free! The truth can keep you sane! The truth can give your life direction!

Enjoy!