Lies only turn into more lies...

I wanted to talk about lying tonight. We have all lied about something in our lives, whether it's to our parents, our teachers, or our "lover," we've all done it. I have lied to my mother plenty of times before about where I was or what I was doing but I've never lied to her about something that could damage her. I have always told my mother the truth unless its a little white lie that I'll probably end up telling her later anyway. I've never lied to someone to hurt them or hide a truth from them that would damage their soul. I have been in the middle of one huge lie in my life and that lie finally ended about a month ago. I am still in deep pain from it but now that I'm out of that vicious web of lies I know that I am better off. When a person lies, it is usually for their own benefit. It's either to cover up something they've done wrong or to cover up for someone else. Not telling someone something that you have done is also a lie. But, I've come to realize that there is no point in lying. Even if it covers something up at that moment it will not be covered forever. The lie will come back to haunt you, whether it's a day from now or two years from now... That lie will be back, and with more force than when you first started it. When you lie multiple times you start to forget those lies, and as much as the people you are lying to don't want to see it... They do. They might not bring it up at first, but when it becomes a pattern, they'll know... Their instinct won't let them ignore it. So why lie? For some, it's an addiction, others just enjoy it... And some probably are so used to doing it they believe what they are saying is true. I just hope no one has to go through what I have been through these past three years. If you feel that someone is not telling you something, or something is not right... It probably isn't. Always go with your gut. Be smart. Do not get involved with people who don't seem trustworthy... No matter what they say to you. Stay true to yourself and only tell the truth to others and you'll be a much happier person. Of course there will always be liars... You won't be able to live in a world without them, but you have the choice to not surround yourself with them. They will get theirs one day. Lies will keep on being lies and they will come around again... Everyone will know the truth one day. So, if you've ever been lied to and it significantly changed your outlook on life and on people... Keep your head up. You still have to have trust in people, because if we don't... Then there is no point to life. Trust yourself and your instinct and it will all be fine. (Sorry for using the word lie and trust a million times)