All kidding aside, I don't know how or why the expression became what it is, but it does make sense to me that LLPOF is a phrase known the world over. Why? Because nobody - absolutely no one that I know of anyway - likes to be lied to. Neither does anyone want to feel like others know that they "bought" somebody's lie. It's not your fault someone lied to you - but somehow you feel responsible for it, embarrassed by it, or both. Human nature I guess.
But all of the above assumes that you've figured out that you were lied to in the first place. What if no one tells you? In some situations I guess that it can be blissful to not know, but I personally can't think of a single time I wouldn't want to know…. Which brings me to this week's Wise Words Wednesday quote.
What's worse than simply believing a lie?
- When believing the lie convinces you that you cannot to do something you can actually do
- When believing the lie convinces you that you should not try something hard because it's too hard for you to do
- When believing the lie stops you from believing and working towards something that is possible, even if it's not probable
- When believing a lie makes you (and others) think you have nothing to contribute, when you are giving your everything
- When believing the lie makes you lose all hope, when even a teeny bit of hope can move mountains
Now, go back to that list and whenever you see the word "lie," replace it with the word "fear," and read your new sentences in the context of recovering from illness or trauma, or caregiving for someone thereof.
It's not always easy to do, but if you can say "liar, liar, pants on fire" to fear, maybe it will seem to hold less power in your life. Maybe we should carry a portable fire extinguisher around and yell LLPOF every time fear tries to take hold? Any costume designs in mind?
Happy Fire-fear-fighting!
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