Website owner: James Miller
One of the most important things in life for me is strict
honesty. I make the following ideals my guide:
- To be always sincere in all that I say. To say only what I
honestly mean. When I make compliments, to be sure that
what I say is only what is honestly and sincerely meant.
To not flatter.
- To not be afraid to be serious; My natural disposition is
a serious one. I am serious most of the time and I don't
feel it necessary to apologize for my natural
seriousness.
- To not pretend in any way. If I smile at someone it is an
honest smile. I only smile when it comes naturally and
automatically.
- To not feel it incumbent on myself to make witty remarks,
quips, retorts, etc.. I feel it is better to say nothing
than to say what would be in poor taste, silly, imprudent
or likely to be interpreted wrong or to hurt feelings. I
say only what comes naturally and if nothing good
suggests itself I say nothing. I tend to be skeptical of
hastily made quips or retorts.
- To never lie for any reason. I believe there is no
justifiable lie, no such thing as a "white lie".
- To not pretend to feelings of any kind. I don't ever fake
feelings. If I feel serious I never feel it necessary to
be light-hearted or gay. I am what I feel. Always.
I believe that the above type of strict honesty is a very vital
part of spiritual health. It is for me, at least.
July 1977
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