It Doesn't Cost Anything to Be Honest

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If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything.

—Mark Twain

 

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to be honest is to be free from fraud or deception.  It also means to be genuine or sincere.  Yet, it seems that honest people are often in short supply. Everyone seems to have their own truth and set of facts.  At times, we struggle to counter a flood of lies swirling around us.

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One lie ruins a thousand truths.

—Ghanaian Proverb

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Despite all the churn, I believe there are more honest folks out there than prevaricators.  So, if each of us does our part, we can turn the tide.  I am thankful for all the truth tellers who labor, day in and day out, to shine a light on deception.  And this quote might serve as gentle reminders of what matters most.

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You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

—Jane Goodall

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As we prepare for the year-end holiday season, take time to search within to determine what you need for self-care. Find a way to take care of our siblings who are suffering from the effects of the current wave of catastrophes engulfing our world—natural and political.  Support organizations that feed the hungry and care for the sick.  They need our support more than ever.  Show them a little love because every little bit helps.

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Love is honesty. Love is mutual respect for one another.

—Simone Elkeles

 

Wishing you all a peaceful and rewarding Thanksgiving season.