The Importance of Being Honest
Just
for Today
August 2 Practicing honesty
"When we feel trapped or pressured, it takes great spiritual and emotional
strength to be honest." Basic Text, p. 81
Many of us try to wiggle out of a difficult spot by being dishonest, only to
have to humble ourselves later and tell the truth. Some of us twist our stories
as a matter of course, even when we could just as easily tell the plain truth.
Every time we try to avoid being honest, it backfires on us. Honesty may be
uncomfortable, but the trouble we have to endure when we are dishonest is
usually far worse than the discomfort of telling the truth.
Honesty is one of the fundamental principles of recovery. We apply this
principle right from the beginning of our recovery when we finally admit our
powerlessness and unmanageability. We continue to apply the principle of honesty
each time we are faced with the option of either living in fantasy or living
life on its own terms. Learning to be honest isn't always easy, especially after
the covering up and deception so many of us practiced in our addiction. Our
voices may shake as we test our newfound honesty. But before long, the sound of
the truth coming from our own mouths settles any doubts: honesty feels good!
It's easier living the truth than living a lie.
Just for today:
I will honestly embrace life, with all its pressures and demands. I will
practice honesty, even when it is awkward to do so. Honesty will help, not hurt,
my efforts to live clean and recover.
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