Tell the Truth

I believe in telling the truth, always and at all times, even or perhaps especially when it's difficult. Which is why I've never put a Welcome mat in front of my home. No false advertising here. I might one day get a mat that says simply, Hello , but even that seems more friendly than I actually feel toward strangers at my door. I've never had the energy for lying, but I've also never seen the payoff. Most people think that lying will help them avoid pain and discomfort. What it usually does is prolong or increase it. Let me give you an example from a recent event in my life: A friend of mine takes care of her grandmother and was going...