Honesty

For once in my life I would love for things to be a simple yes or no...

I know it sounds outrageous and probably even senseless, but how often do we find ourselves in situations where a simple yes or no could have made it so much easier? Instead we give sarcastic remarks, twisted truths and halfhearted answers just to not launch a full inquiry into the what, where, why and how of a situation. We would rather avoid to be truthful and honest, because that way we don't have to face up to responibility or consequence.

I'm not saying I want life to curl up or roll over, I get that, sometimes situations take time, need to give us a "maybe" or "hold on", but has it really become so difficult for us to just answer? No matter how dull or obvious the answer might be? So often I find myself in an argument with someone where, if I had just given a simple answer, could have turned out to be a much more pleasant coversation. And this goes both ways...

Often we ask the most obvious questions, not beacuse we don't know the answer or we don't understand the situation, but for reassurance. Its part of our nature to double check everything, prepare for every outcome, concern ourselves with matters beyond our control. Its usually at times like these where I pop my top, lose my cool, blow a gasket...get really annoyed! I'm not in any way implying that I'm the next Einstein, nor am I saying I have all the answers in the universe, but if I ask a simple question for reassurance, can't you just be nice and oblidge me with a straightforward answer?

Sure sarcasm has a place in our every day lives, but have you noticed how often you seem to fall back on it?

Do yourself a favour and try go without sarcasm for just one day. If you get asked a question, answer truthfully and keep it simple, I would love to know what the outcome is.