Does the truth really hurts?

“The truth hurts” or is it just uncomfortable? Without illusions there is no discomfort to the truth. There is only hurt when there is a false belief (illusion) that reacts to the truth. Consider the emotions we feel when we find out someone is not who we thought they were.

Is it easier to tell the truth or lie?

Neuroimaging studies have shown that people’s brains show considerably more activity when they are lying than when they are not, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, suggesting that lying requires extra cognitive control and inhibition of truth-telling. Lying also takes measurably longer than telling the truth.

How does a person feel when they are lied to?

The three emotions most frequently experienced by people when they are lying are fear, guilt, and somewhat surprisingly, delight.

Is it better to hurt someone with the truth?

You may be hurt by the truth, but it’s better than living with a lie. Use this approach with your loved ones: it’s generally better to tell them the truth than to lie to them to make them feel better. Being a good friend sometimes means telling your friends what they need to hear rather than what they want to hear.

Why does truth hurt so much?

The truth hurts because it makes us confront something to which we’ve been in denial. Think about when you first entered the rehab or your first AA or NA meeting. You might have felt dejected, angry, ashamed or any number of other emotions. The truth can hurt because you feel exposed.

Why is the truth so hard?

It’s because we’re all viscerally connected to truth on a fundamental, physical and spiritual level. It’s part of who we are and like a virus, we instinctively reject dishonesty. To override this natural impulse by telling lies, we generate immense amounts of resistant and negative energy in our bodies.

How do you tell the truth even if it hurts?

Telling the truth is not always easy, yet it is so powerful.

1. Tell the truth, even if it hurts. State what is there for you.
2. Write it out and send it out to the universe.
3. Tell the truth about yourself and where you’ve been.
4. Trust that by telling the truth, you will come out stronger.
5. Tell the truth for You.

Is it okay to lie to someone to not hurt their feelings?

Sometimes it’s to protect feelings. Sometimes, it’s to protect our own ego. “A white lie,” says Dr. “It is usually a small, deliberate and harmless fib, often done to spare someone’s feelings and to do no harm — its intention is to produce favorable results.”