I was reading “A Private Talk On Honesty”
It caused me to reflect on my “not so distant past”.
I was once a dishonest criminal and a pretender. I was living a life of lies and deception and I was always quick to justify my actions. I caused a lot of pain for many people and myself.
One day, I found myself in a state mental hospital and later in prison. I had a lot of time to evaluate my life and decide what to do next. I was kept in isolation for almost a year because of my violent behavior. So I didn't get much of a chance to pick up on negative behavior from other inmates for quite some time. By the time I was put into population, I had to learn to cope with people much like myself.
Every one had a story! Few where willing to admit that it was there own fault for being there. I had decided at that point, I would find better solutions for life than I had been living. One counselor told me that I was a product of my environment and that I was living on the level that one would expect, given my upbringing and the fact I was a school dropout. Another counselor told me that I was incapable of love. (that hurt) So, I changed my environment. After 5 years in Anger Management I had a start.
Now, I'm a truth seeker and try to live by the truths that I find. I've been out of prison now for 15 years and my life is completely changed from the life I once lived. I think probably because I got real and honest. Also, I am capable of love now. I haven't seen my children in almost twenty years, but not a day go's by that I don't think of them and I love them very much.
Thats my honesty for the day.

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