Two Years To No Lies
I didn't realize how often I lied until I stopped lying completely. It wasn't an intentional decision. Two summers ago I did my first ten-day silent meditation retreat, and we were required to sign five vows to join the program, including a vow of honesty. I didn't know this until I arrived. But when you're about to begin ten days in silence, signing your name on a vow not to lie does not feel like a bold step. At th…