Laughing and Honesty

[Tinker Gnome]

How many of you live in the present and do not dwell on the past? And not worry about things that have already come to pass? I like to as I generally feel much better when I do, I unfortunately am blessed with a family that is the opposite.

How many of you are so honest, that even if telling the truth would possibly make people view you in a more negative light? For instance, I dont mind telling people that I failed a class, much to the chagrin of my mother.

 

[Crothian]

I live in a few moments of the past as well as the present. And honesty is right at right times and not all the time. My life is in various shades of gray.

 

[Angcuru]

Well, my current life as well as the past is/are bleak, boring, and just plain dull. Hence I look to the future, when everything's gonna be juuuuuuust right. I hope.

 

[Crothian]

oops....

 

[Altamont Ravenard]

I try not to dwell on the past, but the past is what lead my where I am today.

I can't help but to be honest, because every time I do something wrong, I get caught

AR

 

[s/LaSH]

Happiness is important to me; thus the gift of dark humour is particularly useful, as it allows entertainment to spring from even the most fallow grounds of the past. And apparently I can't lie - I might be able to twist the truth with a few days' prep time, but that's about it, and I quite enjoy it. So yeah, it's the way to be!

 

[DaveStebbins]

How many of you are so honest, that even if telling the truth would possibly make people view you in a more negative light?

I think being honest, even when it puts yourself in a bad light, is important. I have a reputation at work for not holding back my opinion. I call it as I see it. However, since I'm also the first to admit (or even point out) when I screw up myself, it gives me a certain amount of credibility. People know they can trust me to give them a straight answer, so I'm trusted and even sought out for certain questions and projects. How could I criticize others without being willing to be equally critical of myself?

-Dave
At least I THINK my honesty is what gives me credibility at work. Perhaps, instead, people like to hang around because they see me as a train wreck waiting to happen. Beat's me.

 

[der_kluge]

I live in the future, and dwell on the present.

hmmmm

 

[Angel Tarragon]

I live in the past and dwell on the future. For me there is no 'present'. Each moment is fleeting.