A truthful person is open, and has nothing to hide. What is the truth? You can find out by looking at the mess you're in right now and admit where you went wrong... In my book "The Magic of Willpower" I point out that mistakes are unavoidable; they're part of our human experience. The secret is to recognise them and learn from them, and to get back on track as soon as possible, without getting bogged down by unnecessary guilt.
Once you've admitted your mistakes, which can take quite a bit of courage, you can correct them. Self-examination is useful as it helps you to develop a sense of responsibility and empowerment. It also makes you humble as you realise that you're not perfect and that you've got a lot to learn. At the same time, it gives you the opportunity to grow.
The truth often hurts, because it isn't pleasant to look at your own faults. It's much easier to blame others for your problems. But It's also pointless to keep blaming yourself, and to fall into the trap of endlessly regretting your past actions...
Be ready to change, as you fully accept your current situation and surrender to the guidance of your Conscience. How can you do this? By talking to yourself, and to others... By asking, listening, praying, meditating and reading uplifting books... There is no given solution, but introspection is the beginning of your journey. As you're looking inside, you're preparing yourself to receive inspiration from the outside.
You can attempt to figure out what sort of impact your actions will have on others and yourself, but there are no guarantees. No one can predict the future with accuracy. Allow yourself to be guided by empathy - putting yourself in other peoples' shoes - and by love. In the end, love is the only thing that matters. Only love is real. Love is your true nature. Love is Truth.
"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." - 1 Corinthians 13:6
Painting: "Resting Tiger" by LeRoy Neiman, American (1921-2012)
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