Maybe the hardest person to tell the truth to is yourself. Somehow it’s easier to say it to God. But to tell yourself the truth is really hard, and if you do that then you may have to change. What are these truths that people find so desperately hard to say to themselves? ‘You’re too dependent on life’s trivia. Your values are shallow. You’re losing your grip on what’s really important in life. You’re an addict. Your relationship needs urgent attention. Your performance is slipping. You’re hurting yourself. You’re starting to believe your press. You are not as perfect as people think you are. You’re not as bad as people think you are.’ These are harsh truths. But how much better is it that we say them to ourselves before someone else says them to us. Because you know what? You will know the truth and the truth will set you free. Lies don’t do that. Carefully chosen words that are intended to mislead without actually lying don’t do that.