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Every human bends the truth—sometimes with a whisper, sometimes with a mask. No one escapes it.

Lies come in many forms: occasional “white lies,” habitual exaggerations, compulsive fabrications, even pathological deceptions tied to deeper disorders. We lie to avoid punishment, to gain advantage, to protect pride, to be accepted, or to spare another’s feelings. At some point, each of us has twisted facts or shaded reality.

But let us be clear: a lie is still a lie. When we distort reality, we are not presenting life as it is—we are creating a version that protects our ego. Why do we do this? Because we fear rejection. Because we crave approval. Because we cannot bear to be fully seen as we are. Lies, in the end, are not about others. They are about us.

Most people are not truly ready for the truth. They do not want reality—they want reassurance. They want their beliefs confirmed, not challenged. This is why, even when presented with undeniable facts, many refuse to accept them. To protect identity, ideology, and comfort, intelligence and reason are often thrown aside. It is easier to defend illusion than to face what is real.

Yet without truth, there is no freedom. Lies may soothe us for a time, but they enslave us in fear and denial. Look at the world today—division, manipulation, confusion. Much of it is born from our collective avoidance of truth. It is easier to follow the crowd’s illusions than to stand alone with integrity.

Truth is not popular because it is inconvenient. It demands courage. It exposes what we hide. It is often painful before it is liberating. But to reject truth is to reject life itself. To embrace it is to live authentically—thinking, speaking, acting, loving, and being in truth.

So, ask yourself: what lies are you still clinging to? What illusions keep you safe but small? What truths do you bury because they demand change?

The truth may hurt, but lies destroy. The only chains that hold you are the ones you forge by refusing to face what is real. May you find the courage to break them—and step fully into the light.

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Author: Maurice "Mao" Correa
Website: pathtoone.com
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  1. AnonymousMarch 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM

    Thank you Mao, thoughtfully said. Ethical action often requires courage, but the alternative is very costly.

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