SAY IT ANYWAY

Have you ever been in a situation where doing the right thing could cause you to lose someone you love? At least the perception is, by doing the right thing that person will fault you. Often when having to make a decision of this magnitude it is not really about the other person but about you. Suddenly we realize we are not sure if we want "the monkey on my back". If telling the truth will cause a few moments of heartaches and tears isn't it better than a life of misery? Sometimes being the bad guy is a good thing. I mean I'd rather be disliked for a moment than to watch a love one suffer for a long period of time. The truth hurts (sometimes). The truth is freedom. The truth is relief. We should never be afraid to "tell" a love one the truth about something we know may cause heartache or harm. It is then in their hands to make the right choice. Their choice may not be what we want. "When it is in your power, don't withhold good from the one to whom it is due." (Proverbs 3:27) We can only do the right thing if it is from the heart and not the head. If by poking your nose in somebody business is out of spite and it'll give you a good laugh or " I told you so", that is not a reason. Let us not forget "Do unto others as ye would have them do unto you." We can only be true to ourselves when we are true to the ones we love and care about.