tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post8386179107833505865..comments2024-02-13T06:49:09.093-05:00Comments on Rhapsody Phoenix: Contemplating the meaning of honestyRhapsody Phoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-55136003136370776642012-03-04T09:48:43.557-05:002012-03-04T09:48:43.557-05:00hmmmm, that's for sure, it gathers momentum an...hmmmm, that's for sure, it gathers momentum and snowballs.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-52468890282852602142012-03-04T08:37:02.537-05:002012-03-04T08:37:02.537-05:00Great post Rhapsody one lie can grow into a thousa...Great post Rhapsody one lie can grow into a thousands lie's .Catches the Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514696230926602723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-47692105870265972812012-03-04T01:48:32.701-05:002012-03-04T01:48:32.701-05:00I prefer the truth to lies, though yeah the truth ...I prefer the truth to lies, though yeah the truth can sometimes cut like a knife and that’s because it is true. I will admit to failing sainthood and lying but am not inclined to lie to friends, if asked for the truth I would give it. I have learnt over the years to tamper the truth by cushioning it with positives rather than focusing only on the negatives. I won't tell someone their singing Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-60582872007809567142012-03-03T22:27:22.701-05:002012-03-03T22:27:22.701-05:00The truth hurts less than a lie. If you tell the t...The truth hurts less than a lie. If you tell the truth, no one can argue merits. If you lie to hid the truth, then your character comes into question. Lies about anything of real meaning are not acceptable, under any circumstances. You can't expect to have a solid relationship (friendship, with your kids, loving relationship with your significant other, your boss... if you build it on lies.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-51356514475564639512012-02-28T15:59:55.628-05:002012-02-28T15:59:55.628-05:00That is the rub, we have been convinced that lying...That is the rub, we have been convinced that lying is best in the light of truth. The thing about lies is that it always comes to light and in its wake it compounds the hurt one try to prevent in the first place. In its place is distrust and betrayal. Though a bit difficult to deal with at times, the truth is always best. At least in my experience.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-73610930179150185362012-02-28T15:56:10.541-05:002012-02-28T15:56:10.541-05:00It is a hard pill to swallow and stomach, it is co...It is a hard pill to swallow and stomach, it is corrosive, eating away trust and deteriating love.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-23801565024545492082012-02-28T15:54:54.050-05:002012-02-28T15:54:54.050-05:00The "Normalcy" of lying is where we fall...The "Normalcy" of lying is where we fall prey. To paraphase my grandmother, "its not what you say, its now you say it, where you say it, the tone its delivered in and the circumstance for its delivery." <br /><br />Once we begin the practice of justifying lying then pretty much anything and everything can be justified, it is a slippery slope. One lie begats another and anotherRhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-3525661195220426382012-02-28T14:25:31.230-05:002012-02-28T14:25:31.230-05:00hmmmmmmm............it does take due diligence to ...hmmmmmmm............it does take due diligence to keep from falling under its spell.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-92165978890572540062012-02-28T14:24:49.875-05:002012-02-28T14:24:49.875-05:00Not only a good back up but you must remember what...Not only a good back up but you must remember what you said, why you said it, in what context under what circumstance. <br /><br />Its simply too much work if you ask me.....Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-89203463396870959212012-02-28T13:39:07.737-05:002012-02-28T13:39:07.737-05:00My thoughts on lies. You had better have a good b...My thoughts on lies. You had better have a good backup plan is you tell a lie.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-42077960070480818112012-02-28T03:02:59.267-05:002012-02-28T03:02:59.267-05:00Yes there is no dispute about a lie being a lie. H...Yes there is no dispute about a lie being a lie. How ever smartly I do it my daughter has the capacity to make it out.P.N. Subramanianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420464521174227821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-38712232756195108202012-02-28T01:49:59.293-05:002012-02-28T01:49:59.293-05:00Imagine a world without lies and only truthful sta...Imagine a world without lies and only truthful statements.It will be strewn with almost all the persons hurt,battered and demotivated.A lie is an essential lubricant to make human relationships smooth and pleasant.However it is subject to a big rider that no lie should result in harm to others and small lies that help a cause is not something that is to be derided. There can be no slide rule KParthasarathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189924874350906456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-52335106132428613182012-02-28T01:10:47.716-05:002012-02-28T01:10:47.716-05:00There are times when the absolute truth can be hur...There are times when the absolute truth can be hurtful so we try to cushion it a little. However, we do try to be has honest and truthful in everything we do.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-40130339444320513462012-02-28T00:37:56.265-05:002012-02-28T00:37:56.265-05:00I couldn't agree more. I have no tolerance fo...I couldn't agree more. I have no tolerance for lies, lying and liars.JazzWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014191734801781940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-78527629761512033232012-02-28T00:17:34.590-05:002012-02-28T00:17:34.590-05:00Yes they do tend to go hand in hand don't they...Yes they do tend to go hand in hand don't they. I tend to zone out when people start with the long long explanations.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-49863247402906848432012-02-28T00:16:08.591-05:002012-02-28T00:16:08.591-05:00truetrueRhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-23848361032948131522012-02-28T00:14:59.562-05:002012-02-28T00:14:59.562-05:00That would be a heavy stance but one has to stand ...That would be a heavy stance but one has to stand for what they believe in. My explanation for Santa Clause (sc)is that it is really the Spirit of giving, not necessarily a person per say hence anyone can be SC. In that same stream i explained that fairytales is just a methphorical way of explaining the world, sort of like parables. I too have found that it is better to keep it real with your Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-36798890405861694782012-02-28T00:10:11.198-05:002012-02-28T00:10:11.198-05:00lol, i agree....sometimes the consequences of tell...lol, i agree....sometimes the consequences of telling the truth bites hard. Confession? Oh i have to confess that I never confess. I prefer to cut out the middle man and speak directly to the Divine Master.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-71900849628080657152012-02-28T00:08:30.995-05:002012-02-28T00:08:30.995-05:00oh the web can get nasty once it begins to weave. ...oh the web can get nasty once it begins to weave. So in practice i try to keep it real. Operative word "try"Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-30442509931562202642012-02-28T00:07:17.550-05:002012-02-28T00:07:17.550-05:00Thank you. "lies where a necessary part of ou...Thank you. "lies where a necessary part of our daily discourse" this is so true. Often there are circumstances where people are penalized for telling the truth almost saying it is better to tell a lie. Such a contradiction.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-30445194564429316422012-02-28T00:04:33.818-05:002012-02-28T00:04:33.818-05:00Oh you are so right, goodness it is quite the chal...Oh you are so right, goodness it is quite the challenge isn't it?Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-30238411760824950912012-02-28T00:03:16.739-05:002012-02-28T00:03:16.739-05:00yep and there is no turning back.yep and there is no turning back.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-25663551816605715732012-02-28T00:02:30.424-05:002012-02-28T00:02:30.424-05:00hmmm, thanks, the challenge is staying truthful 10...hmmm, thanks, the challenge is staying truthful 100% of the time in all situations and circumstance.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-17602980907756673682012-02-28T00:00:38.315-05:002012-02-28T00:00:38.315-05:00Yes, a lie is a lie and it does not matter whether...Yes, a lie is a lie and it does not matter whether it is a whopper of a tale or just a little fudge of the truth.<br /> That’s why when I ask a someone a question I simply look for yes or a no answer.<br /> As a matter of fact, excuses seem to travel with lies.<br /> Have a splendid week,<br /> GregGregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-58758570576507468962012-02-27T23:59:59.498-05:002012-02-27T23:59:59.498-05:00i have to agree with you here…one cant xpect every...i have to agree with you here…one cant xpect everyone, everytime with everything to be 100% honest, there can be times wen s/he may think other way….well, thats how things are….even if we dont like to..<br /> nice day to you..Deepunoreply@blogger.com