Friday Night Lights & Holiday Stress

I am a fairly new fan of NBC's Friday Night Lights- it is supposed to be a drama about small town football. To me, it is a well written, beautifully acted drama about how people treat each other, and the common struggles we all share.

I love the show -

Tonight's episode will have something to do with truth-telling...when to tell, what to tell, and what happens when you do tell. It is an issue we all face, to a small or large degree. Even when we are committed to living with integrity, we still face decisions about how much to tell another - whether it be a "white lie" whatever that means, or intentionally hiding the truth...

I wonder how much Holiday Stress has to do with telling the truth. When we are in social situations, work parties, family gatherings, how much pressure do we feel to conceal our feelings and thoughts? Do we have to "go along to get along?" What do we imagine will happen if we tell our truth?

What are your thoughts? How do you navigate the waters of honesty?

Cynthia

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