There are some reasons you might be living a lie that I would like to share. How many of you have ever thought, am I really being true to myself? If you have some doubts about whether you're living a lie, here are some things to consider.
If you're in the wrong job then chances are you're living a lie. Being in the wrong job can be soul destroying as deep down, you know you're not living up to your true potential. Spending your days doing something you don't enjoy or that you know is not your true calling can make you feel miserable. Maybe it's time to think about whether you should be in this job or whether you can take steps to do what you truly want to do. It takes courage and sometimes a leap of faith but it can be worth it in the end.
If you're with the wrong partner then you're certainly living a lie. Sometimes it isn't immediately obvious that you're with the wrong partner. The cracks can occur years down the line. Some people stay with a person because they're afraid of hurting them or they're afraid of being alone. These can lead to heartache in the end. If you have doubts then listen to your heart as it may be a sign you're living a lie.
If you're following the wrong life path then this is another reason you're living a lie. Perhaps you're following a path that has been set out for you by parents or other influential people in your life. Remember, this is your life to live, not anyone else's.
Sometimes, the things we tell ourselves can have a profound effect on our life path. It may be that you're hanging onto old views that you once had but that you know are not quite you any more. Maybe these views are not necessarily yours but are ones which have been imposed upon you by those around you. If deep down you know that these views are not really yours, you may be living a lie.
Maybe you're in the wrong environment and your soul is just screaming to be in a different place. If you have grown up in a small town, it may be that you no longer enjoy being in an environment where everybody knows your name. Maybe you crave the bright lights of the big city instead? It could be time to try out a new environment.
Perhaps you're hanging out with the wrong people or people who you have outgrown. It may be time to shake up your social circle and think about being with people who share your world views.
Perhaps you have done something in the past and the weight of the guilt is just too heavy to carry for much longer. It may be time to share your secret with that person who you feel needs to know. Carrying the burden can sometimes be too much to bear and we don't realize how heavy our excess baggage is until we unburden ourselves.
These are just some of the reasons you may be living a lie. How about you? Do you feel as though you're currently living a lie?