Honesty is an interesting concept. Most of us horses are truly honest. We don’t know how to be any other way. But people, well, not so much.
Most people believe they are honest. But often humans are simply justifying their behavior and calling it honesty. If they really looked at what was going on, they’d probably realize they were either manipulating a situation to their advantage, or ignoring the truth of their behavior.
Are you honest? I’ll bet you are, at least most of the time. Sometimes not being honest is the kindest thing… like when your grandmother asks if you like her mince pie, but you really don’t. You don’t want to hurt feelings. So, when is honesty the best policy and when is it a matter of violating values and honor? That’s a tough question that I don’t have an answer to. But perhaps just asking the question will stir the kind of thought that’s helpful.
Do you appreciate honesty? Are you a good example for your children, friends, co-workers? A reputation is an easy thing to damage, so use your good sense of honesty well.
I’m honestly hungry! Will you bring me a carrot or two? Jane’s out of town and I want my treat!
Love, Moshi
From Indy:
Oooo my tooth got tugged on today, and I’m really in pain! I accidentally hooked my big left canine tooth on Geoffrey’s collar while we were playing, and it almost got pulled out. I think it’s going to be okay, but it sure did hurt!
Jane says I have to go to the doggie dentist. I hate the dentist. Do you? I hear most people really fear the dentist. Do you have fear?
Jane told me that fear is future thinking. Anger is past thinking. Being a dog, I’m usually in the present, which is why I’m so happy all the time. I think people are unhappy a lot because they are either upset about the past, or worried about the future. Most people are not NOW.
Are you a past or future thinker? Can you bring your attention to NOW? If that’s hard for you, you can at least think about good things from your past or happy hopes for your future. That makes for a nicer NOW. And aren’t we all just looking for a nice NOW?
I’d sure love a nice soft chewie cookie, right NOW. How about you?
Love, Indy
Jane Savoie
1174 Hill St ext.
Berlin, VT 05602