Tell the truth
Do you have a photographic memory? I used to tell a joke about having a photographic memory. When someone would ask me to prove it, I’d look at a long page of text for a couple of seconds. I’d make sure to have a deep, concentrating look on my face. Then, I’d turn to them and say “Got it. Now, I just have to wait for the film to come back.” Of course, I got the typical “Aw!” response. Keep in mind, this was back when all cameras still used rolls of film. No digital cameras. I shared all that with you to illustrate how difficult it is to remember lots of information. And that’s a good reason to tell the truth anytime it’s possible. Lies are so much harder to remember.
Are there times when a lie is called for? Yes. For example, when people were hiding Jews from Nazis. Or when people were hiding slaves during the Civil War. If asked if a Jew or slave was hiding there, they could lie and say “no” and not be sinning. It was for the protection of a life. But if you lie just to get away with things, you’re in danger of hurting yourself and others. And lies usually turn into more lies. And the more lies you have to remember, the more likely you are to forget what you said. So…be truthful. Keep things simple.
I wrote some lyrics about this…almost 30 years ago. They were the result of a failing relationship. I’m sure you’ve been there, too. And I’m here to tell you…life goes on. Especially when you…
Tell The Truth
We tiptoe around the trouble spots.
We’re skirting the main issues.
We end up wasting lots of breath
And using lots of tissues.
Why can’t we learn to open up
And say just what we mean?
I think we should all learn to talk
Instead of acting out a scene.
Tell the truth
Why don’t we?
Tell the truth.
We should all
Tell the truth.
Get if off your chest
Tell the truth.
Truth is for the best.
It seems we take turns pacing.
Then we stay in separate rooms.
Then the rooms become our prisons,
And the prisons turn to tombs.
I don’t want to waste a moment
Cause each moment is a day
And each day becomes a lifetime
When our faces turn away.
Tell the truth… © 1987 TF
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