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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Honwhaaaat?

So I've been thinking. [Every time I say/write/type/think that, This pops in my head. Disney kid? Why yes, I am]

Anyhow, I've been wondering what exactly honesty is.


If we go solely by a dictionary definition, then

2). a : fairness and straightforwardness of conduct
b : adherence to the facts : sincerity.

is what we get.

 I think the general connotation the word "honesty" gives most people is the "b" definition. Which isn't wrong, I mean yes, a part of being honest is answering truthfully. But I'm beginning to wonder if there is more to honesty than strictly sticking to the facts.




There is of course, the matter of one's actions. If you do not act out the words you speak, then I think there is a certain level of dishonesty there. And it's not fair to the people that love and trust you, and I am a fan of fair.


I am beginning to think there might be another level after that even. If we are being honest, then that means we are compelled to speak the truth. Does that mean volunteer information?


I'd be the first to admit I'm a fairly private person - it takes a while to peel my ivory layers back. And it's not that I'm being fake until you get to that point, those top layers are genuine, but not...deep. I think deep is the word I'm looking for.


So to be truly honest, does that mean that some of those layers have to disappear? [I say some because obviously not everyone should know your 'stuff'. Some people just aren't trustworthy - which saddens me].


Could it be that this is the difference between being honest and being open? That honesty is being truthful in words, thoughts, and actions - and openness is being willing to give those things to other people? Or is that giving and receiving a part of engaging in real honesty?

I thought I had a pretty good idea when I named this blog, and I was searching for other honest folks.  Now I feel like I don't actually understand enough to call it that =P
But I guess I really am seeking honesty.

I am seeking things that ring true not only in my ears, but in my heart. I am looking for Christ in the eyes of other people, I am looking for His influence in their lives.

I am looking for strangers to be honest when I ask how their day is going, I am looking for more than an automatic response.

What I want to see is wild and untamed. I guess what I really want to see is beauty.

So what is honesty?
I guess I don't really have a rock solid definition for it. But I do know truth.

Maybe that's what I'm looking for after all.

"It is discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deciet."
-Noel Coward

5 comments:

  1. hmmm. I can see Pastor Bruce's point about being honest and speaking the truth made more than just me think... thanks for sharing your thoughts, Netti! :) Now, maybe I won't have to go thru the trouble to blog my own... Or not...

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  2. p.s. NICE use of PICTURES in your blog! very nice! :D

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  3. haha yes it did! This has kinda been rolling around up there for a week or so, but church today kinda helped solidify that I have nothing solid =P
    And thanks! I like the visuals, I think I'll try to use them more =)

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  4. I love this entry. I think there is a definite difference between being honest and being open. I only think it is being dishonest if someone asks you something and you hold information back that could answer the question more honestly.

    I love your intent to seek honesty and honesty is beauty. I always love it when someone answers me honestly when I ask how they are doing.

    I miss you Netti <3

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  5. Thanks Samantha!
    I miss you too =/

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