Revealing the Truth

Dr. Phil once said, "If someone tells you who they are you should believe them." A lot of the times people tell you who they are by actions and not by words. For example if someone hangs out at clubs every night, drinks, use drugs and has unprotected sex then you would probably consider that person reckless. If someone reads their bible, prays to God, donates their time to charitable organizations,and is always willing to give a helping hand you would consider that person to be someone of integrity. Finally, if a person steals, tell lies, and is constantly in trouble with the law you would consider that person dishonest. Why do we always want to ignore the truth when it has been revealed to us? Do we want to believe that some how they are different, we can change them or if they are with us long enough things will get better? Recently, someone whom I loved revealed themselves to me. They showed me exactly who they were I didn't like what I saw. Now I must admit there have been little clues here and there but me being the forgiving person that I am tried to overlook the behavior, I didn't want to accept they were the person they showed me. Now I am at the end of my rope and I'm tired, but I am happy that I now know who I am dealing with and I can adjust myself accordingly. Sometimes revealing the truth hurts but the pain always goes away with proper medication and attention. I'm aching a little and writing this blog was a small dose of medication. The pain will get better.