The uncomfortable truths we should be telling ourselves every day
Life can be rough sometimes, but it only gets rougher when we stop being real.
by: E.B. Johnson
It can be tough to grow and find genuine inspiration in a world that seems so superficial at times. Today’s trends are all about stroking the ego and reinforcing our preexisting notions; delivered to us through a sea of click-bait virals and memes.
We try to find our niche in this strange new world, but it can be hard when we don’t know who we are or what direction we’re heading in. By reminding ourselves of some uncomfortable home truths, however, we can find our way back to path of enlightenment.
Why we lie to ourselves.
Last week, I discussed all the ways we lie to ourselves and keep ourselves stunted and miserable. We lie to ourselves about anything and everything; big lies, small lies, white lies, dirty lies. We, as a species, love lying. We just can’t help it.
Everyone has a bit of denial in them or is a bit delusional about something. Lies are false beliefs, often motivated by our insecurities or feelings of inadequacy. We build castles on these shifting, mountainous sands, and when we do so we damage not only our own mental and emotional…
