The slippery slope

Lying is easy to do. But after a while, we can understand that when we act “wrongly,” we can damage or harm ourselves. Because once we tell ourselves that lying is okay to get out of poor decision-making, then we can’t possibly get better at decision-making. You just got out of taking responsibility, providing immediate relief of dealing with the tension of consequences. Of course, this isn’t just about lying. There is a hidden cost in any decision we make. We don’t just short-circuit the feedback mechanism for growth but also make those around us question our motives. A more productive question is, why do we feel like we need to lie in the first place? This makes me question whether you feel safe in the environment you are in? Because it isn’t normal to feel the need to lie when safety isn’t in question.