Truthfulness: A Lesson from My First Kiss

Dear friends, today I’d like to share a tale from my youth, a tale that taught me the importance of truthfulness. It’s a story that revolves around a milestone many of us remember fondly – our first kiss.

The Setting

It was the summer of ’57, and I was a young lad of 15. There was a girl, let’s call her Emily, who lived next door. Emily was the same age as me, and we had been friends since we were toddlers. As we grew older, our friendship blossomed into something more.

The First Kiss

One warm evening, under the starlit sky, I mustered the courage to lean in for that first kiss. It was a moment of pure magic, a moment that seemed to stop time itself. But, my friends, here’s where the story takes a turn.

The Untruth

Emily, being the curious soul she was, asked me if it was my first kiss. I, in a moment of insecurity, lied and said it wasn’t. I thought it would make me seem more experienced, more desirable. But the truth, as it always does, found its way out.

The Aftermath

When Emily discovered my lie, she was hurt. I had broken her trust, and our relationship was never quite the same after that. It was a hard lesson to learn, but it was a lesson I needed.

The Lesson

From that day forward, I understood the importance of truthfulness. It’s not just about being honest with others, but also about being honest with ourselves. We must embrace who we are, our experiences, and our truths. Only then can we build genuine connections with others.

So, my friends, let’s strive to be truthful in all our interactions. Let’s remember that our experiences, no matter how big or small, shape us into who we are. And there’s no need to embellish or hide them. After all, it’s our authenticity that makes us truly attractive.

Until next time, remember to live your truth.

Kev