You’ve come into possession of one vial of truth serum. Who would you give it to (with the person’s consent, of course) — and what questions would you ask? Via The Daily Post (30th September 2014) (This is also today’s Blogging 101 prompt: Make a Prompt Personal)
There are so many truths I would love to uncover but I think it’s important to preface this post with a dash of realism.
The truth can often hurt and, while they say it can also set you free, sometimes I’m not so sure.
I mean, it’s okay, for instance, not to know exactly what someone you work with really thinks of you because who does it really help, unless you actually care? It’s okay to have small secrets.
Even in relationships, I don’t think you have to play your entire hand always. My husband doesn’t need to know just how much I love my time alone when he goes out with the boys, does he? (He does know but for the sake of this post, let’s say he’s clueless, ok?)
What I’m trying to say is this: lies, or the omission of truth rather, are sometimes designed for the greater good, to protect the ones we care about or it doesn’t matter in the long run.
I’m the kind of person that doesn’t need all the details. I’m happy to trust that I know what I need to. Life is hard enough without being cut up over every little truth nugget people choose to lay on you, and these same folk can be very generous with their opinions when you’re not asking for them.
If I’m really honest here, I would say that the one person who would most gain from drinking the serum in this scenario, is me. I’m not honest all the time, hide my true feelings and trip over my words where I should be expressive.
I turn a blind eye to the fact that I don’t know what I really want out of life, professionally and creatively. I could do with having a stern talking to myself, no holds barred.
So, while I’d love to know the truth about whether Beyoncé was ever pregnant (from the lady herself), I’m going to drink the truth juice myself and get busy with the results.
Good time to ask me anything at all that you like, guys…
A Voluptuous Mind 
I would give it to my mom.
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I will keep to myself what i would ask. But she knows. 🙂
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I understand. Interesting subject matter I think x
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Indeed. 🙂
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this particular line is very quotable..”lies, or the omission of truth rather, are sometimes designed for the greater good, to protect the ones we care about or it doesn’t matter in the long run.” 🙂
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Thank you! I’m not sure I’ve ever been quotable before. I’ll take it! Thanks for taking the time to comment, really appreciate it 😀
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Your post makes so much sense to me! I’m probably least likely to be honest with myself even though I’m also the person who most needs to hear the truth. I really like blogging because it gives me the chance to set goals for myself that I can actually follow and not beat myself up if I don’t stick to them.
Hmmmm…maybe instead of having truth serum, I should have a little Jiminy Cricket on my shoulder telling me to update my damn blog.
P.S. I’ve been a bad blog neighbor lately, but I really like your site design (and content too)!
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Thank you so much! That’s the thing isn’t it, I just don’t think I need the truth all the time from others, it’s my own self I need to work on, hard as that is! I think you’re a fab neighbour, don’t worry and I love your content too! x
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Lovely writing style – I really enjoyed reading it with it being so smooth and easy to track.
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Thank you so much and right back atcha, really enjoyed yours too! 😀
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I really love the idea of taking it yourself! I think I agree that I would benefit from a good honest straight talk with myself! I might actually make some progress in life that way! Awesome interpretation 🙂
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Thanks darling, appreciate all your comments and your blog x
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I liked your take on the prompt. Very well said!
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Thanks very much James, and thanks for reading! 😀
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Great post. Seems a lot of people would drink it themselves! I agree, being honest with yourself is the main thing, and try not to worry too much about others.
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Hello! I know, it appears that this was a common theme, which surprises me for some reason. And I agree, best just to worry about ourselves and our own honesty! 😀
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