More often than you’d think, someone has a bad accident and wakes up in the hospital having no idea what happened.  It’s a moment of terror.  It’s also a moment of truth.  Being alone in a hospital bed after the visitors have left puts a person face-to-face with their biggest fear–the truth about themselves. It’s true that deep down, people know the truth about who they really are. Sadly, most spend their entire lives avoiding it and lying about it because it’s painful and shameful. There’s something about facing death that dissolves ego-ridden behavior.

So the question is, what is your truth?

1. Have you ever cheated anyone out of money or the equivalent?
2. Do you owe them an amends?  Do you owe them any money?
3. Have you thrown anyone under the bus to make yourself look good?  This is a huge work issue.
4. Have you told grandiose lies about yourself?  Your accomplishments, etc.
5. Are you an adult parasite living with a family member(s)?  Every parasite needs a host.
6. Do you blame everyone else for your problems?
7. Do you act like you have money to impress people?
8. Where do you get your “real” self-esteem?  Do you even have any?
9. Do you justify your bad behavior?
10. Are you in a relationship based on lies?

No one gets out of this world alive.  What do you think happens when you die?  Do you think you’ll have to answer for your “sins”?  Most people spend their entire lives trying to impress people.  This is pitiful and ridiculous.  Where are those people going to be when you die?  The spiritual life is all that matters.T here seems to be complete agreement that we don’t get to take anything with us when we die.  So why not focus on what we can take?  And BTW, admitting to what you’ve done is a great start, but if you owe an amends and don’t make it, you’ll be stuck. Period.