In the Shadows

From the Tarot of the Abyss, the Seven of Swords; from the Nature Mandala Cards, Honor the Memory:

Man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides.

― André Malraux

Lying comes in many flavors: flat out dishonesty, hiding the truth or using half-truths while omitting the rest. Deception is tied to entitlement; we feel like it is our right to deceive in order to get what we think we deserve. Yet it should be plain that anything we must do in the shadows is an offense against our relationships with others. We can't whine about rights without accepting responsibilities as well. Honor the Memory suggests we remember our bonds, connections, promises and commitments. It's not always easy, but it will serve us in the long run. And if we can't, then let's be brave enough to be honest about it.