We all run into situations in our lives when telling a truth or hearing a truth can be a difficult task. Here are a few reasons why this happens in our lives
Why and When Truth Can Be Hard to Hear Sometimes
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When we have been misled. Sometimes we end up commiting our time, energy,
or money to a project or person that turns out to be a misrepresentation of what we were told. Not only can this feel like a betrayal, but we also may feel guilty because we "didn't see this coming." ¡1
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When someone we love is hurt. Emergencies and tragedies can be challenging to handle and the truth that a family member or friend has been hurt is rarely something we want to hear. When our health or life is at risk. Whatever this truth may be, it can be a hard pill to swallow. When we have failed or need to improve something. Admitting we are wrong takes humility. A big part of humility is our perspective not only on ourselves,
but also on emerging life challenges. If we look at correction as an opportunity to grow and to be one step closer to success, growth and change become opportunities in our lives. Why and When the Truth Needs to Be Revealed
There are many situations that I could elaborate on where concealing the truth can be hurtful and harmful. There are also situations where revealing the truth can be unnecessary and hurtful. A short blog cannot do justice here in explaining how to discern when the truth needs to be voluntarily shared. So here are a few general reasons when and why the truth needs to be revealed:
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The truth needs to be revealed when it is more hurtful to find out that it's been intentionally hidden from someone. The truth needs to be revealed when someone finds out "second-hand." In other words, the person who really
needed to tell someone, like a spouse, for example, did not tell their spouse an important truth. In this case, they may have heard it from another relative. ¡6
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The truth needs to be revealed when it gives the revealer and receiver the opportunity to learn and grow. The truth needs to be revealed when the Golden Rule applies. Do to others as you would want them to do to you. The truth needs to be revealed when someone's life or safety is in jeapardy. How the Truth Needs to Be Revealed
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With kindness. A little thoughtfulness can go a long way when sharing truth with someone in our lives. In person if possible. About 70% of communication is nonverbal. When you communicate in person much more of your communication is seen and heard which decreases miscommunication.
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Chose a time when you have most of the person's attention. When someone is distracted with other tasks or people communication can be more challenging. Be as supportive as possible or the best friend that you can be. It's easy to criticize and find fault. What is more challenging and what most people forget to do is to suggest solutions and be part of those solutions.
Realize that Some of Us Are Not Ready to Hear the Truth
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Prideful people do not want to admit they are wrong. Some people subconsciously do not want to grow up and take responsibility for themselves. Summation
The truth is sometimes hard to hear because we may have been mislead and are only now finding out, someone we love has been hurt, our health or life may be at risk, and we may need to face failure. The truth needs to be revealed when it's more harmful to hide it from someone, when someone needs to hear it firsthand, when it gives both parties the opportunity to grow, when the Golden Rule applies, and when someone's safety or life is in jeapardy. We need to share the truth with kindness, preferably in person, when we have most of the person's attention, and when we are willing to be supportive. Some of us are not ready to hear the truth because we don't want take responsibility for our lives and/or we have an issue with pride.
Take a Truthful Look at Yourself Do you tell the truth when it needs to be said? Do you tell the truth with kindness, in person if possible, when you have the most of someone's attention, and are you supportive during and after telling the truth? What areas do you need to improve in and how come truth is a two-edged sword? This article was written by an SFM affiliate. To learn more truth about how to create the life of your dreams by building an affiliate marketing business, check out this website: http://connect.thesixfigurementors.com/sp/ free-trial-long-vid/sales-pages?id=skmartin