I recently read the following question: "Is it possible to lie without saying a word?" I really thought about it, though I instictively knew the answer was ABSOLUTELY. Why, then, did I have to think? Well, I thought about what I lie about without saying anything. I think we all do it at some point or another.
What is it that I lie about? I don't stand up for what I truly believe in. I don't speak out when I see something that I know is against my personal opinion in the name of playing nice. I don't want to hurt other people's feelings or get in an arguement that may damage a relationship. So I don't always share how I feel about topics, especially regarding religion and politics.
I am aware of this, but to be honest I'm not willing to change it. On certain things I have my own thought processes, and I will continue to keep them mostly to myself. Maybe it's because I don't want to be judged, or maybe it's because I'm not willing to explain my position. I don't really know the reason.
So there you have it. I am not honest 100% of the time on political or religious views. I will ride the fence if I have to in order to avoid an awkward conversation. I hope I haven't offended anyone in my effort to not be offensive!
4 comments:
You spoke a lot of truth here Karen and I think we are all "guilty" of this in not speaking what we might feel about those sensitive of topics, politics and religion. I know I'll be bold in my faith in God but at the same time not willing to really get into the awkward conversations about how the Bible/God stands on issues, so I totally get what you are saying. However, in my head I hold brillant conversations of what I would say, if I was willing to say them outloud.
great thoughts to share!
betty
Those conversations in my head are always the best!
Karen, I know exactly what you mean. Most of the time I keep things to myself for the simple reason that I try to avoid confrontation and like things to go smoothly. It doesn't mean I don't have an opinion it just means I won't be drawn into a war of words!
Exactly! Confrontation and I are definitely not friends.
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