I mean it, I was good at telling lies. My mom tried to teach me differently, but every time it was convenient, it would just slip out. You know, when I forgot to call someone and I saw her, I’d say, I tried to get a hold of you! Or when someone wanted to hang out and I didn’t, “I’m sorry,” I’d say, “I have plans!” Or when a friend would ask my opinion of her new dress, “Oh, that’s beautiful!”
When I graduated high school, I decided it was time to be honest. I committed to myself and to God, to tell the truth. The (true) story I tell my children to teach them about being honest happened in college: I had an appointment to see a church leader after a public meeting. We were planning to meet in the foyer as soon as the meeting ended. I totally forgot, and went straight home. It wasn’t until the next day, when I saw him that I remembered! My first and usual reaction was, “I looked everywhere for you! I waited for about 15 minutes, then decided I’d just catch up with you at church.” Remembering my commitment to be honest, I said, “I’m sorry, I forgot.” His response was, “Don’t worry, Linda, I saw you leave!”
Can you imagine?
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Lol, great little post. Glad to hear you dont lie anymore its a terrible thing and become a habit to most people. But I believe that if you lie you will always get caught out one day!!
February 23rd, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Thanks Jemma! I think you’re right! As I look back at my younger years, I realize that everyone probably knew I was lying~ I’m embarrassed! Hey check out this post http://lindagraceonline.com/get-the-focus-on-you/ and get yourself a gravatar so we can see your picture!!
January 27th, 2011 at 3:46 am
Thats terrible…Lying is actually bad but sometimes a person lies in a good way for some reasons,,,
January 27th, 2011 at 6:27 am
Beth,
I agree, it’s terrible! But I think there really isn’t a good reason to lie. We can come up with some truth to say, or not say anything at all! I’ve found that asking questions is a great way to avoid the ‘lie’. People love to talk about themselves and don’t even realize you’re not answering their question if they even asked one! I thank you for visiting my blog!
Why don’t you get a picture connected to your comments, I created a post to show you how: http://lindagraceonline.com/get-the-focus-on-you/. I’ll send you an email in case you don’t see this!
Linda
July 20th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
This is one way to catch a liar. A good investigator will make the accused tell it over and over again by suggesting something in between whether it could fit in the whole picture.
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July 27th, 2011 at 5:30 am
It takes an honest person to confess that she was a liar. I really admire you for that and your commitment to change. I can’t tell that I’m not a liar, I think saying that makes me an instant liar. I occasionally lie but not with my love ones. I usually do it to some insignificant people in my life. I know it’s a terrible thing, but I know the difference between white and the other lie.
July 27th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Sherry,
I don’t think that our US culture appreciates honesty any more. When we listen to people in the past, their word was everything. Now a days we can almost assume that people aren’t telling the truth. It’s crazy!
Linda
July 28th, 2011 at 3:09 am
Actually reminds me of House MD’s famous line “Everybody lies” lol
July 28th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Sherry~
Yep, that’s exactly what it is!
Linda
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November 10th, 2011 at 2:22 am
It is better to become a liar at first then to turn into an honest person later on rather than being an honest person at first then turning into a liar afterward. The former one makes you a better person but the latter one makes you worst person.
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November 10th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Candice,
You are so right! It’s all about personal growth and attainment!
Linda
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November 15th, 2011 at 1:23 am
@ Candice: I strongly agree with your comment. In my own opinion, its better to tell the truth than to tell a lie. Whatever the reason of your lies it doesn’t count on me because the fact is you lied.
November 16th, 2011 at 11:11 pm
If you’re good at telling lies, me, I’m not that good, when it comes to lying I would ask my friends about what should I say because I’m not that good an artist. Anyway, this is a great write up.
November 22nd, 2011 at 3:02 am
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November 28th, 2011 at 6:46 am
Lying is actually normal. We lie because for some reason or maybe we are protecting someone. Remember that nobody’s perfect. ^_^
January 23rd, 2012 at 9:17 pm
For lies is not normal because if you are always lying in your partner you think that’s normal?
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January 25th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Alice,
What do you mean by normal? Common? Or Healthy, right? I think too many people lie to their partner but that is not good for the relationship!
Linda