Ever notice how sometimes your friend shares their opinion, but you keep yours locked inside?
That’s not kindness—that’s hidden dishonesty.
Here’s the truth simplified:
Dishonesty isn’t always lying. Sometimes it’s just holding back your real thoughts. You hold back because deep down, you’re worried your opinion isn’t good enough and to feel in control.
That worry is actually low self-esteem in disguise.
How do you fix it?
The simple way:
1: Start noticing when you make good choices—even small ones.
2: Compliment yourself for them, like: “Hey, that was brave!”
3: Slowly share your real opinions more often.
Why this works:
Each compliment you give yourself boosts your self-esteem like money going into a savings account. And when you value yourself more, honesty becomes easy.
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.