The Ugly Mask of Deceit

Deception is a cruel act... It often has many players on

different stages that corrode the soul.

~ Donna A. Favors

Sometimes deception plays out like a Lifetime movie, including all the drama and extreme circumstances that ultimately lead to the erosion of a relationship. I'm not even talking about romantic relationships, let's just think about ordinary connections such as those of a familial or friendly nature.

How does one recover, if at all, from such an offense? Well, a few years ago my response would have been to pay them back by any means necessary.  However, I now realize the importance of taking the high road. Talk about difficult! It always ends up in your favor when you do. It may not be the next day, week or year but what comes around undoubtedly goes around. That's not to say you shouldn't be angered by such an occurrence, but to rest assured that any backlash is not worth the time or effort.

I'm amazed how the whole farce develops over time. The energy it must take to keep the story straight, dodge the possibility of lies being uncovered and the inevitability of a slip-up. Some go on for years, creating a level of security for the deceiver to continue weaving a web of lies.

There's also an aspect of seeming slick deflection involved. Isn't it funny how a lie comes to light and it's apparent the one thing the fibber was critical about in others is the very thing they were engaged in? You name it...adultery, fraud, the list goes on.

I now realize sometimes we unintentionally reveal deep-seated emotions and personal struggles simply by open our mouths. Sure, being transparent and candid is important but I'm talking about things people harp on for no apparent reason. That's why I pay attention to the things some folks criticize others for, it opens a window to quite a few interesting tidbits.

I'll end this by suggesting that less talking and more observation opens your eyes to a whole new level of understanding and insight.

With love,
CG