Abstract: To Be Honest
What is honesty?
How does it work?
Indeed, does it work?
By work, I intend when does honesty provide value, and where is it limited?
The classic answer is honesty is the best policy,
a liberating sentiment for the preacher,
our minds unburdened by fake reality,
and its imaginary details.
But what if honesty bring unwanted attention,
discussions thrust upon the author,
to rehash topics and words,
left behind.
It’s a silly notion,
to question the placement of honesty,
based on the reaction of the receivers,
who merely want to be part of the discussion.
As truth tellers,
it is incumbent on us,
to continue to speak the truth,
and hone our ability to communicate it.
If you don’t like the feedback,
don’t yell at the audience,
rather see it as the opportunity it is,
a moment to grow and expand our reach.
For, there is a difference between speaking the truth and how we say it,
tone, words, phrasing, and pace,
all contribute to how our truth is received.
