The First Lie!

 Not many realize the slippery slope of lying until they're stuck with profound and far- reaching consequences. A single lie can lead to a chain of further lies, as one untruth necessitates another to maintain the facade. As the lies multiply, individuals become entangled in a web of deceit, eventually losing touch with reality and their own moral compass. When these lies infiltrate the relationships, be it family, friendships, romantic partnerships or professional collaborations; trust is shattered and rebuilding it becomes a daunting task. Lying takes a toll on the liar as well. Constantly hiding the truth and living in fear of being exposed can lead to high levels of stress, anxiety and guilt. The weight of carrying the burden of lies can negatively impact one's mental and emotional well-being. It inhibits personal growth and self-improvement. When we lie, we avoid facing consequences of our actions that not only destroy our life but also the people connected to us. 

Wondering why am I exaggerating about lying so much? Well! The reason being- I LIED!

I lied! Not only to myself but every single person connected to me, close to me; that includes my family and friends. Never in my life I thought that I'd do something that would make me feel ashamed to the point where I'm unable to even face my parents. Maybe expressing it all here will give me some amount of redemption. 

As soon as I turned into an adult, I had this in me that I shouldn't ask for money from my parents especially for the petty things. In the initial phase of my graduation I started teaching a few students but later I stopped for my own preparation. Like any other father, my dad too always had this stress of seeing me settled with a good respectable job and it was more because I was a bright kid in school but with age, I started dividing my attention to other co- curricular activities more than the studies. With all this tension, he used to ask me to apply for further studies but I took a year off for my preparation. I did free lancing to earn a bit for almost a year, then took my competitive exams which I cleared but due to some other reasons, I couldn't receive the confirmation. This brought a whole another set of emotions in me because I didn't have the courage to tell my parents about the situation so I lied. The FIRST LIE- I GOT THE JOB.