Tell the truth or at least don't lie

Tell the truth or at least don't lie!

We are not linear creatures and our behaviors constantly change depending on the people we meet. We create personas and present them as masks so we can be well perceived and liked. Basically we are all actors and we need to play our roles because if we don't isolation is a big possibility and that's not good because we need others to navigate reality. We are social creatures and this is a evolutionary trait. We also tell these "white lies" everyday like "How you doing?", "I am good thanks". We can't say "Horrible, I hate my life and I want to die" because we learned that, that response will isolate us from people. We want to be well-liked. This is a big psychological urge hence the success of social media. Abraham Maslow explores this on his pyramid of needs.

Deception is everywhere in nature, predators hide in the long grass to get to their preys and infants learn to fake a cry to get the attention of their caregivers. Deception is an inherent part of nature. Everyone is a liar, there is no exception to this.

Still, I say if you are conscious about it. Tell the truth or at least don't lie. Consciously lying is bad, it's a sin and it leads to hell. Plus, every human being can unconsciously detect bullshit. We can feel it, no proof is required. If you are caught in your lie, it reduces respect and things will never be the same again. This is because trust is a very delicate thing. Trust is like a paper, once crumbled the creases will always be there. It also decreases your worth and tanishes your image, no one wants to be with someone they don't trust. That leads to paranoia and a life of hell.

Always tell the truth or at least don't lie. Be a person of integrity and good values. This creates order and you won't have to remember your lies. This is attract genuine people to you and you'll be happier.