Its ME! Take it or leave it!

This week- has a been a rough week! Several situations have all reminded me of one character trait- that I haven't always valued.... honesty. I was raised by two very moral parents who instilled honesty, among other defining character traits in me, all of which I am grateful for. Now morally speaking honesty seems like a given-its something you should strive for in all areas of your life. However- there's the carnal side of man which leads you to air on the side of dishonesty- in the sense that sometimes dishonesty can appear to be the "easy way out". I haven't always been this way- but situations have pushed me to be "black and white". "What you see- is what you get". I have always been a very intuitive person- a "gift" I value greatly. I hate nothing more than for someone to be fake with me. So in turn- what I want/expect from others... I should expect from myself. Honesty can apply to all areas of your life- social, work, relationships, spiritual, etc. Spiritual probably being the most important. Vulnerably speaking- this is the hardest area I have to work continually on. In regards to relationships- I consider myself very honest. Just this week a friend told me, "Jill- I like you. You are true to your word. You say you're going to do something or you're not going to do something- and you act on it." No greater compliment could be paid. Another friend today was debating how she should handle a situation- "I didn't lie, I just didn't tell her the whole truth". My response "NO! You either tell the whole truth! or lie the whole lie". With my "black and white" perspective- I sometimes come across in a "blunt" "know it all way"... I'm trying to work on that- however I will not cave for the sake of "saving face". I am what I am! Take it or leave it!