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The Voice Within

The Voice Within Truth is a beautiful bird that seeks the light of knowledge but it also has sharp talons to grab hold of and expose lies, and falseness that dissipate in the sight of veracity. But are all truths good for everyone isn´t there moments in life when a small lie can safe life or stop the crying of a distressed child or comfort the grieving? The insistence of absolute truth can with time become cold and tyrannical, shows no mercy holds no love, lacks human understanding and passion. Truth seeker can be sadists taking delight in suffering of those who have been caught in the confusing of untrue, of what professional liars call: “To misspeak” Truth without empathy is therefore useless we need to hear the inner voice and listen to its song; at dawn it sings so softly you will be moved to make the right choice.

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Date: 3/30/2014 8:30:00 AM
Blimey this is so good. I agree with your thoughts here. I prefer honesty but only when mixed with good intention. Tact and thought are always needed because speech is not free if someone else pays the price in a negative way. But then the truth is often manipulated to suit circumstances in a word loving world.
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Jan Oskar Hansen
Date: 3/31/2014 8:55:00 AM
thank you Louise
Date: 3/30/2014 8:26:00 AM
Truth is a beautiful bird that seeks the light of knowledge but it also has sharp talons to grab hold of and expose lies, Great metaphor. Awe inspiring write!
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Jan Oskar Hansen
Date: 3/31/2014 8:56:00 AM
thank you Amy

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