What is it with these programmed responses? People lie unconsciously all the time because the majority of the time, they are using a programmed response.  Someone asks, “How are you doing?” and unconsciously we answer, “Well. And yourself?” Why do we do that? Half of the time we give this response, we aren’t well at all. Today, for the first time, I heard someone tell the truth. When asked how he was, he responded, “fabulous”. Then the man paused. He said, “Actually, I’m probably far from fabulous. In fact I’m not fabulous at all. I don’t know why I said I was”. This bare moment of honesty was an inspiration to me. It took a lot for that man to tell the truth, mostly because he hadn’t even realized that he’d lied. We are all in a constant state of perjury. We lie out of habit, courtesy, and decorum. I say now is the time to break the curse. Cease to lie, people.  Cease to lie. We must end this cycle of niceties and proper responses.

Today’s Task:  Cut the crap! The next time someone asks you how you are doing, have the courage to tell the truth. Say what you really feel. If you are not great, share it. It might put a bit of a damper on the day (to know everything in the world ain’t so peachy), but at least you can make it through the rest of the day with the knowledge that you were completely honest with someone. Let’s all make the sincere effort to NOT lie to our fellow man. Be open and honest with your brother. Have the courage to say, “TODAY SUCKS”!