I used to think that lying in order to save yourself from an embarrassing or horrible situation is a must! I couldn't understand those people who would rather go to jail then bend the truth a bit.
I grew up and figured out the value of honesty. It's something that no one can take away from you and often, it can make or break a reputation when dealing with people. What about when dealing with yourself?
If you think you're already honest with yourself, think again. Being truly honest takes a lot of courage and self-knowledge. Also, acceptance!
It's easy to be honest about positive and neutral things, a little harder about unpleasant ones and really hard about the ugly, looked down upon by society, stuff. In some cases, it's almost next to impossible because identifying with the ugly stuff is equal to signing a death petition.
But it doesn't have to be this way. Accepting something, no matter how crazy or hard it may be, is offering half of the solution. Knowing your stands, accepting the truth takes the conflict within you away and keeps your perception of self realistic and whole. Yes, I am anxious. Yes, I am insecure. Yes, I'm prone to mood swings. Once I acknowledge my many facets, I can give them my attention and work with them. Or they work with you because they are no longer dismissed.
No one can manipulate you and shame you for these feelings/thoughts/actions because a wholesome person can not be shamed.
Accepting your strengths/dreams/interests is also a step ahead. Yes, I want to be a writer. Yes, I am good at making stories up. Yes, minimalism is something that fascinates me, even if no one around me cares about it.
Only by being honest to yourself you get to understand yourself. You get to be yourself! Are you ready?
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