What lie would you tell to get what you want? Does it matter what that want is? Do the ends justify the means? Is there any reasoning you can use?
Life is not perfect. The world is not perfect. That is kind of the point, at least that is what I believe. But think about it, if nothing is perfect does than mean we should all do what we will and forget the consequences?
My mama always told us that she’d rather have the ‘gosh awful truth than a pretty lie.’ I’ve heard others say that they didn’t want to know the truth because it wasn’t something they wanted to deal with.
Do you want the truth?
Yes. No. Maybe. Bend it a little?
–Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
The truth is something fragile and beautiful and dangerous, just like an antique sword that will never lose its edge. It is something that can heal your soul and destroy you all in the same swipe. It is something to be respected and feared and loved all in one moment.
Lies have destroyed people, people I love and care about.
Truths have mangled what would have been joyous moments with dark and gleeful tar.
Both things help people and both hurt people.
They are tools that must be wielded carefully and with good judgement or not touched at all.
There is always something hidden away Revolting in its fear Unless, of course, the light of day Ever brings it in the clear. Forgiveness is not something easily found And fragile in its own right. Lost and so far from the ground So keep your endpoint in sight. Even the dark can give you rest.It’s not an easy decision, but it is one that each of us have to make.
Breathing In 