I will not tell a lie

I used to be really smart. Like the smart guy smart. And, I'm not saying I'm dumb or anything now but I've come to the realization that I'm just not as smart as I used to be. Part of the problem is that I've stopped reading. Well, that's not entirely true. I read frivolous things, like Intouch magazine, Media Takeout gossip, and Facebook status updates. I mean who really has the time to actually read anymore? That's been my excuse. But the fact of the matter is I've just become lazy. As a result, my brain cells have slowly been depleting as well as my ability to effectively communicate. So, I decided to actually read with the intent on firing up those brain cells. My sister had given me a copy of Psychology Today (a magazine, yes baby steps) because she wanted me to read an article about relationships. And while said article was indeed very fascinating and insightful, I was more intrigued by another article about a man who doesn't lie. I mean, what person doesn't lie? I thought about it all day. How many times in the course of a day or a week, does one lie? Sometimes I lie and don't even realize I've done it then I think why did I just lie when it would have been just as easy to tell the truth? Then I thought, is it easier to tell a lie than to tell the truth? People tell lies for many different reasons, to avoid conflict, to spare someone's feelings, to cover up one's own faults, to avoid lengthy explanations, etc. Then I thought about it some more, and the fact of the matter is that lying is also a form of laziness. People, at least this is my theory, lie because they don't have time to tell the truth. It takes more energy and communication to tell the truth than it does to lie. Sad, but true. So, I decided to try this experiment. No lying for two weeks. I will blog about my experiences, good and bad, and hey maybe I'll actually regain a brain cell or two.

Tags: communicate, laziness, lie

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Comment by Mu on April 13, 2010 at 6:27pm: Taz..why does all ur questions start with who each one of us fav sibling is?...but since you asked, yes Sue, who is it????

Comment by Tasnim Sulaiman on April 12, 2010 at 11:33pm: Yes this should be very interesting. Good luck and I will definitely challenge you. By the way answer all of these questions publicly for all to see because honesty is the best policy.
First question: Who is your favorite sibling and why?
Second: Am I fat? Do I need to lose weight?
Third: Do you really want to be single?
Fourth: Have you ever kissed a girl?
Fifth: If you could rewind time and rewrite your history to change once crucial moment that redirected your life path what would it be? (I think I already know the answer but just checking).

Comment by Nikki on April 12, 2010 at 10:35pm: Don't worry. You are not alone. Everyone has lied before, even about the most simplest things. While it's hard (and i mean to not lie) it's not impossible. I'm here to support you and I know you can do it. Also keep in mind "No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar"-- Abraham Lincoln
Good Luck!

Comment by Marie Chanté Flowers on April 12, 2010 at 7:16pm: Thank you! I have somethings to think about. I will comment when I have my thoughts together. I'm not lying...this was deeper than I initially thought it would be.

Comment by Marie Chanté Flowers on April 12, 2010 at 7:13pm: Wow! I almost stopped reading the blog...then I read "...who really has time to actually read anymore?" I'm going to read it in it's entirety and comment again... :~)

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