Excuses and Buddhist Answers Every human being has "talked himself out of it" at one time or another. The boundary between an excuse and a lie is fluid, the more often one uses "white lies" the more fluently they roll off the tongue. If something is important to us, we will find a way to realize it, to stay on it, we become creative, develop strength and think about how it could be done. If something is not important to us, our ego creates excuses, evasions and lies. Do we want to be lied to ourselves? NO, nobody wants to be deceived. But when it suits ourselves, the "talking ourselves out of it" always works very well. Christianity says: "Do not do to others what you do not want done to you". With the excuses and the lies it is so that everything is good, as long as the thing does not attract attention, however, if then the number is "blown", the big misery begins. Personally, I try not to lie, and have often spoiled a lot for myself by doing so. Could it be that some people would rather be lied to than know the truth? YES Confronting the truth yourself can be incredibly problematic, painful and unfamiliar for many, preferring to keep up appearances, pretending everything is fine, living in a dream. The world is as it is, who accepts it, comes (from my point of view) simply better through the time, has less ballast, can be more liberated and act more carefree. But that requires HONESTY, being honest with others, but mainly with yourself. Excuses are lies, little lies, but lied is lied, there is no such thing as a little pregnant! Start being honest, answer better, not when you are angry, do not promise anything when you are happy. And don't decide anything when you are sad! Usually nothing good comes out of it. The noble Buddha shows us his way, we have to walk it ourselves! Prudence requires time and effort, but above all honesty. - Plato - Greek philosopher - 427 to 347 before the year zero I have not noticed that the honesty of people increases with their wealth - Thomas Jefferson - Third American president - 1743 to 1826 Honesty and openness make you vulnerable, be honest and open anyway - Mother Teresa - Catholic Blessed, Religious Sister and Missionary - 1910 to 1997 Copyright: https://shaolin-rainer.de (Please also download my app "Buddha-Blog English" from the Apple and Android stores) Please rate us on Apple, Google, or Spotify podcast to help us promote the show