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Module 11 – Honesty
"HONESTY IS MORE THAN NOT LYING. IT IS TRUTH TELLING, TRUTH SPEAKING,
TRUTH LIVING, AND TRUTH LOVING.”
-JAMES E. FAUST
Addiction of Duplicity
As a result of dishonesty and distorted thinking, lies become an automatic way of life for
addicts. In many ways, dishonesty becomes a form of self-preservation. It becomes far more tolerable to deal with one's current reality after creating a facade to avoid rejection, judgment, and stigmatization.
Multiplication of Lies
Lies multiply quickly. Each one acts as an incubator for the next, and before long you have a real infestation on your hands. When we are honest with ourselves and others, truthfulness flows from our hearts to our minds, manifesting as our words and deeds. Actions, such as keeping our promises, refraining from stealing, not cheating, and admitting when we've made mistakes all support the longevity, health and fitness our spirits.
White Lies and Lies of Omission
We've been led to believe that white lies and lies of omission are harmless. "My mom is going through a stressful time at work, so when she asks me if I used drugs today, fill just tell her no, to make her life easier." "No one asked me if I drank today, so it's not a lie if I don't mention that I stopped at the bar on the way home." Sometimes we tell a white lie or omit the truth with the best of intentions. But white lies can spiral into a cascade of larger lies. What's more, lies of omission can find us leaving our closest friends and families out of key parts of our lives. The simple truth is that a lie is a lie, no matter how large or how small. Our mental, emotional and physical health flourishes when we strive for honesty at all times.
The Big Lie: Lying to Ourselves
We are masters at deceiving ourselves. Betraying our own heart or our values is the most damaging betrayal of all; we have to live with ourselves more than anyone else we
know, after all! In the same way that we exercise and eat healthy food to nourish our bodies, we need to nourish our spirits with honesty. Being honest with ourselves is one of the greatest things we can do for our overall health.
Assignment
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How have I lied to hide my addiction?
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How have I entangled myself in a web of lies?
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What white lies do I tell and why?
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What lies of omission do I tell and why?
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What role has shame played in my dishonesty?
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Group Discussion
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What roles have manipulation and control played in my dishonesty?
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How has dishonesty undermined my personal relationships? With family? With friends? With romantic partners?
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Is there anything that I am currently in denial about?
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Do I have any traumas or uncomfortable truths about the past that I am not facing?
Taking Action
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Write a journal entry on the following topic:
Examine and reflect on how dishonesty has made life toxic to your mind, body, and spirit. How would it feel to stop hiding emotions, let go of the double life, and fearlessly embrace total honesty in your life?
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Dare to go an entire 24-hour period without uttering a single lie. Be 100 percent truthful in your actions, words, and emotions for one whole day. Write about your experience living in complete honesty for those 24 hours.
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