I listened to a person lie today. Straight, bold faced.
I didn't take it personally.
They simply want their life to be perfect, and they want everyone around them to agree to this story. So they lied.
At one time it would have really upset me.
Now...well....
Now I really understand the lie is about them. Not me.
So we carried on with our day. Both of us wise to the truth.
I embraced this person with more love, because they obviously really needed it.
(Strive to be the more loving one.)
(Then go see THIS! I'm going this week, in between naps and kiddie cuddles.)
I know people like that and I always think it must come from a place of insecurity.
I devoured Eat, Pray, Love the book when it came out....loved it, treasured it. Yesterday I saw the movie and feel it was a really well done representation of the book. In fact Liz Gilbert felt it too much to the happiness/relief of the director. When it comes out in DVD I will own it!
Oh and I want the clothes she wears and bags she carries in the movie...heehee!
XOXOXOXO
Posted by: Lisa Swifka | August 14, 2010 at 10:53 PM
I want to see this movie soon. Loved the book.
Posted by: Marilyn | August 14, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Those moments of a shared truth beneath the lie are pretty amazing--uncomfortable, sometimes awful, but revealing and important. You are so right, Gillian, to just give that person more love. xoxo g
Posted by: Gigi | August 14, 2010 at 11:59 PM
I agree that embracing them with love is the best thing to do. Compassion and love. Nothing else really matters.
Posted by: Steph | August 15, 2010 at 12:13 AM
*That was a wonderful healing thing for you to do, Gillian. You're a priestess of love! ~_~
Posted by: The Lady Prism | August 15, 2010 at 03:22 AM
You are an angel. xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | August 15, 2010 at 04:07 AM
You are wise ~ WISE ~ and an inspiration in the most profound way.
Posted by: Swirly | August 15, 2010 at 11:13 AM
what a bright beam of lightness and truth you are. so grateful for your insight and reminders.
much love.
(i enjoyed the film!)
Posted by: doorways traveler | August 15, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Ahh..It's being conscious enough in that moment to recognize the weakness in the other person and choose the love! I always seem to become aware of it after the fact and have to challenge myself to be "awake" enough to choose love IN THE MOMENT next time...it's a journey for me. You're a wise and generous soul.
I'm going to see the movie with dear sweet Jenny...too bad it couldn't be a trio affair :)
Posted by: Tanya | August 15, 2010 at 12:28 PM