Honesty is the best policy

I will not make you feel better by having to lie, nor will I tell someone what they want to hear even when it is wrong.

Often, this has led me down a harder path in life, but remaining honest to myself is more important than making life easier for me to manage. I have sacrificed grades, friends, career opportunities and jobs themselves for being honest.

People know where I stand, and for that reason, people know I will see right through their acts - this can make life lonelier as people don’t like a truth mirror being placed in front of them, but it means having friends that are truly themselves.

The best conversations I have had in my life have been when everyone involved is completely honest with themselves and each other - harder work and, a lot more delicate to manage, but rewarding like nothing else.

Remain honest in seas of lies and the tide of truth will sweep you to the shore.