Not Lying

I’m just not very political.  And I’m not talking like government politics (although I’m not very political in that respect either).  But social politics, I don’t do those.

If something is relevant and the truth, I’m probably going to say it.  This has cost me a job; almost cost me another job; and numerous friendships.  I don’t think I’m a poor employee or friend.  I’m just an honest one.  Not everyone likes that.  In fact, I think most people don’t like it.  To me, being “politically correct” for the sake of being “politically correct” is deceptive and I just don’t play that game.

So ta-da, I work for myself.  And ta-da, I don’t have a large circle of friends.  If I cared less about myself, I would care more about what others thought.  And I don’t think it’s a bad thing that this is not the case.

If I’m wrong; then prove me wrong.  It happens.  I can admit it.  I’m wrong fairly often.  But don’t tell me I’m wrong with nothing to back your side.  And don’t tell me I’m wrong about something that I didn’t even say.

And don’t tell me that I’m wrong for telling the truth when it is relevant, no matter how hard it is for you to take.  Chances are I’ve probably considered how hard it is for you to take.  Chances are I try to say it nicely.  Bigger chances are that I’m not going to lie to you just so you can pretend all is well.  And if we can’t talk it thru, then it’s not a job or a friendship that I belong in.

Tonight I am thankful for realizations of life.  People aren’t always who they seem to be.  It is a lesson better learned early on; but at least it is learned.