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    The Power of Truth: Truth Telling As a Means for Self Discovery and Healing

    by Barbara Berger Feb 27, 2018 3 minutes
    Truth telling, photograph of woman standing by Madison Bersuch

    Photograph by Madison Bersuch

    Truth telling is about more than honesty; it yields a deeper understanding of self and elevates self-esteem

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    It’s hard to make any real progress on the journey of self-discovery, self-realization, self-empowerment and healing without telling the truth. We have to tell the truth to understand what’s going on with us. We have to tell the truth to get the energy moving. We have to tell the truth for change to happen in our lives.

    Q: The truth about what?

    A: The truth about everything.

    We have to

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