what people often don't realize, is that I am not retarted. they think that, because I'm only 17 years old, I can't tell when they lie, keep things from me, withhold the truth (which I think is the same as lying) and all other related options.
it's such a shame.
I ask, they tell their story. the story is a complete setup, carefully thought through. yet what they don't realize, is that there's always a catch. lies contain certain flaws. either parts of the story don't make any sense, or the liar behaves in the most unconvincing way. those flaws may not be visible to us all, but I most certainly see them. especially people I know cannot tell me a decent lie, one worth believing.
I don't mean to sound boastful (because I'm not into braggery after all). but it's just something I learned to observe over the last few years. of course there are people that are so good at lying that I won't be able to tell the difference between "true" and "false", and of course there are certain people I love so intensively that I want to believe them even though I know I shouldn't. But the thing I'm trying to explain to you here is that I hate lies. and the kind of lies I'm referring to right now are obviously not white lies, but major lies.
like when someone lies to you when you absolutely deserve to know the truth.
so my point is, well, I don't really have a a point actually.
my heart goes out to those of you that know how important the truth is, and that lies actually only make things worse. you start with one lie, but to hold on to that lie you often have to tell another lie, which means you'll end up in this huge web of lies. and you have to remember every part, because otherwise your entire "wall of lies" (I prefer to say wall of shame.. because I think it's shameful) may break down.
so dear dear people,
spread the honesty for your own sake. <3
quoting: "the naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie"
I doubt it's really as simple as you just portrayed, that it's always as black and white; truth=good lies=bad. There are plenty of cases where a lie is better, i mean our entire recording of history is a vast lie. I think it's more up to us to decide how we interpret and use these truths/lies rather than distinguish.
ReplyDeleteGod that made no sense at all.
ReplyDeleteoh it did make sense, and you most certainly have a point. I agree with you, I reread it and realize I sounded really black 'n white, which I don't like. :)
ReplyDeleteI just tried to explain that adolescents and "grown ups" shouldn't necessarily treat a teenager as a kid, they think they know better because they are much older (and wiser for thatmatter). and I just do not really agree with that, because some of us "teenagers" had to go through a lot without even wanting to, we are experienced, we kind of know what life's all about and realize that reality is harsh and that there's no room for lies. (read: "withholding the truth because they think it's "better" for us to live a lie)
... okay so your story made sense, though I don't dare saying mine will too. :p
Yeah i get what you're saying, and it's indeed very annoying, even belittling when adults pretend to know your situation and the best solution.
ReplyDeleteBut then again, i also think that going through tough things probably does not lead to becoming wise...and if you can tell me what life's about, please do because i only hit walls on that one :P
exactly, it's ageism.
ReplyDeletewell I don't agree with you on that. i think age is, in a way, an illusion. it's not about age but about experience. and I believe that experience makes you wiser, because what doesn't break you makes you stronger. I know people that are way older than me, but are so superficial and shallow. why? because they always got everything they wanted without having to do anything for it.
Oh and of course I don't really know what life's all about (who does anyway?), but I do believe that I kind of know what's really important.. so if you want my opinion on that very difficult subject, let me know and I will...
do my best. :)
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