The Beginning of a Lie…
A lie is rarely born out of malice; more often, it emerges quietly, almost innocently, from fear, pride, or the desperate urge to protect oneself or others. People lie because they believe the truth will bring pain, shame, or punishment consequences too heavy to bear. Sometimes, entire cultures teach that shielding family or community from the harshness of reality is honourable, reinforcing the belief that deception can be a form of love. In these moments, the first lie slips out, delicate as a whisper, convincing the liar that it is for the greater good.
But the heart of a lie beats with anxiety. When you look into the eyes of someone lying to you, the truth flickers behind the mask a nervous gesture, a faltering voice, the subtle tightening of a jaw. To see through a person as they lie is to witness the battle between their need for acceptance and the weight of their secret. The damage begins when the truth surfaces. Betrayal seeps in, corroding trust, often leaving the victim questioning not just the lie, but the very foundation of their relationship. For the liar, the revelation is even more devastating. The shame and guilt they tried to avoid now return with multiplied force, accompanied by the haunting knowledge that trust, once broken, is slow to heal.
The tragedy of a single lie is that it rarely stands alone. One fabrication demands another, and soon the liar is ensnared in a labyrinth of their own making. Each subsequent lie is meant to shield the first, but the spiral tightens, suffocating authenticity and pride. Eventually, maintaining the facade becomes exhausting, the cost of deceit far outweighing the original danger. And when a family is bound by decades of unspoken falsehoods, members may carry a sense of unholiness, as if their very foundation is tainted, leaving scars that persist across generations.
Often, people lie to manipulate outcomes, not realizing that every lie is, at its core, an act of disrespect a denial of the other’s right to the truth. But there is a path to redemption. In learning to forgive oneself, and daring to confront the pain of honesty, individuals can begin to mend their own hearts and the relationships they have damaged. Telling the truth, even when it wounds, demands courage. It offers a chance for real trust, respect, and understanding to bloom. Unlike the beginning of a lie, the beginning of truth may hurt, but it offers the priceless reward of peace a clear conscience, and the simple relief of sleeping well at night.
Continue To Be Kind To One Another And Keep Saving The Planet Earth - Savia Rocks 💜🎤🎧✨🍀
