Honesty

Sometimes we find help in places where we are not even looking, or even aware of.

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Being honest allows the self to be in the here and now—reality. When we are honest, we are not living in a delusional state of being. There is no fantasy, no story to remember. The result will be less confusion, which allows us to make real, concrete choices.

I was sitting in an office, I once used while working in a community mental health agency, towards the end of the day. As I started to complete some paperwork, a colleague entered the office to chat, as he often did. Greeting him, I welcomed him to take a seat and relax. Jim began to talk about this and that, and within his stories he turned to me, for whatever reason I am uncertain and do not care to analyze at this moment, and made a statement that resonates with me to this day. “Sean, the simplest solution to any problem is the truth” (Dr. James Walsh, n.d.). He elaborated, and I am sure he was eloquent. I, however, will not. I will simply repeat. The simplest solution to any problem is the truth. 

Thank you, Jim!

Sometimes we find help in places where we are not looking, or even aware of.