Luminous Ithaka #016
Seek the Truth!
“The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.
All sin is easy after that.”
Pearl S. Buck
April Fool’s Day is just around the corner, and while it can be fun, it often gets me thinking about the tricks and deceptions in my life.
As a child, I loved the thrill of tricking someone—it felt like a small victory. But as an adult, I’ve found myself caught in a different kind of story, faking a smile to hide a bruised ego.
I've seen lies mislead me, making me trust the wrong people, believe in false promises, and shape certain periods of my life with deception.
Lies are tricky. They start small and can be so convincing, often disguised as truths we hold onto.
But how do we tell the difference between reality and a comforting illusion?
Worth a read
In my latest article, I explore the lies we often tell ourselves and why we sometimes allow them to take root. It’s easy to dismiss them, but understanding these self-deceptions can open the door to self-awareness.
When was the last time you told yourself something that wasn’t true, just to make things easier or more comfortable?
What are the stories you’ve been telling yourself about your life, your future, or your capabilities? Are they helping you grow, or holding you back?
How can you gently start uncovering these layers of self-deception, without judgment?
Something to think about
April Fool’s Day is the one day of the year when we question everything we hear.
But what if we did that every day?
Imagine if you treated your own self-doubts the way you treat an April Fool’s prank:
“I’m not good enough.” → Ha! Nice try!
“I’ll fail if I try.” → Classic! You almost got me!
“I don’t deserve happiness.” → Now that’s just ridiculous.
What if the real joke isn’t what others tell us—but the nonsense we’ve been telling ourselves?
Want to explore this idea further? The article “3 Principles for Living the Truth” delves into confronting self-deception and living authentically. You can find the full article here.