Honesty

Sometimes, we tell lies to protect the people we love.
On other occasions, we do so to protect ourselves from being hurt.
Often, these “other occasions” appear more frequently than the “sometimes”.
I am ashamed. I fear. I simply could not.

I admire people who are honest. I appreciate honesty.

Towards the end of psychology class on Friday, Dr. Foster said something that I will always remember. Not just the words, also the emotions that were evoked.

“ I love my wife so much that I married her knowing that she will die….when she does, I will be heartbroken. I was ready to risk the chances of having a heartbreak, because I love her.”

Silence filled the room.

That statement was not necessary to justify the lecture. Yet, he did so, with such sincerity and honesty. It was truly beautiful.