If you have a solid spiritual life, you realize that nothing really disconnects you from others. Then it is a matter of courage to be yourself and to be honest about who you are. This means:
• To admit the hard things about yourself
• To be clear about hard things others must hear
• To not mislead anyone
• To not live a secret life
• To abandon false fronts and false pride
• To be clear about your intent
• To tell the truth
• To not hide from difficult moments
• To give up being “nice” all the time
• To state your needs and wants without shame
• To not cover or lie for anyone
The truth does, in fact, make you free.
Pat Carnes Ph.D. “The Betrayal Bond”
