Trump lies. He lies by omission, by redirecting focus, by spreading misinformation, and by almost every other way there is out there to avoid the truth. However, Trump isn't the only one that lies. We do it all the time to protect ourselves, make things seem bigger and better than they actually are, or even to avoid hurting someone's feelings. This week, Dr. Venus breaks down what a lie is, why we lie so often, and how it kills our spiritual and financial flow when we turn away from the truth. She shows the difference between Trump and Biden in their truth telling, and which one is a match with her value system. Dr. Venus also gives a personal example of how a lie became a big mess and how she turned it around with a little help and grace from a friend.
Key Takeaways:
[4:10] Dr. Venus explains why she doesn't trust Trump. Not only does he have the propensity to mislead, misdirect, and misinform, but his lack of empathy and regard for others does not match for her value system.
[7:00] Lies don't always have to be cruel and malicious. Many of us, especially women, lie with the intent to make someone feel better or go out of our way to not hurt someone's feelings.
[8:22] Dr. Venus opens up about her own recent experience with telling the truth in an open and vulnerable way. There was some confusion around the streaming of her YouTube series, and it triggered her PTSD and anxiety. When she opened up and told the truth, she was met by love from her tribe.
[11:11] When we don't tell the truth to ourselves and those around us, it robs us of energy, peace, and even cash. We end up compensating and spending even more resources than if we just told the truth.
[16:47] It's important to remember that people are human, and humans make mistakes. Give those around you the grace to tell their truth and own up to their lies before you judge or condemn them.
[21:20] Dr. Venus recognizes that Joe Biden may not be perfect, but he is consistent and open. He's also willing to admit when he makes a mistake, and then works to rectify his wrongdoings. Between these qualities and his ability to connect and relate with the everyday working man and woman, she feels this would make him a better leader than what we currently have now.
[22:40] It's not the truth you tell, it's the way you tell it. Think through the truth you are about to tell and locate it in love. Truth telling is an art. It's not blaming the person, dumping your emotions on them, or using it as a weapon.
[28:31] We see what's important to people by what they fight for and spend their energy on.
[30:41] Be at peace with your truth, even if others don't want to hear it!
[31:15] Dr. Venus has a practice of saying her truth, and saying she is sorry. It keeps her aware that even in her intention to love, she will fail.
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