Why We Lie: Unpacking the Truth Behind Our Deceptions
I just realized that this deceiving way, this way our personality shapes because of the love we have to our parents and the love we have to our children, and then we include more people, and the whole life becomes like a big twisting of facts, manipulation, hidden agendas, fear of losing and protecting people, helping people or doing good, and whatever it's like, how to- and I'm like- oh, I need to contemplate more on this- how to become a totally not lying human being.
Ever wondered why lying seems so ingrained in us? In this episode of 'From Darkness to Light', Shama Persson takes a deep dive into the complex web of lies we all spin. From the innocent white lies to the more elaborate deceptions, she examines how fear, love, and our relationships shape our tendency to lie.
Shama doesn't just skim the surface; she connects the dots between birth and death, parents and children, and the fears that drive us to twist the truth. Reflecting on her own experiences, she questions whether lying is ever truly justified and how it impacts our lives and relationships. By the end, Shama challenges us to consider what it would mean to live as completely honest beings.
If you've ever grappled with the morality of lying or wondered about its roots, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective that's sure to make you reflect.