We all wear masks. Some are polite. Some are protective. But hypocrisy? That’s the mask that lies.
It’s saying one thing and doing another, preaching honesty while cheating in silence, championing kindness while gossiping behind backs. Hypocrisy isn’t just contradiction. It’s a betrayal of trust.
Is a half-truth a whole lie?
We sugarcoat our stories to sound better and braver such as “between jobs” instead of unemployed, “first time to Europe” for a maiden overseas trip, and “combined income” that mostly leans on spouse’s earnings.
These aren’t bold lies, just clever edits like makeup on a tired face. But they add up.
When someone exaggerates struggles or inflates their worth with words, they aren’t just reshaping a story, but reshaping how they wish to be seen. And somewhere in that performance, they lose sight of who they are. The gap between the life we live and the story we tell doesn’t build pride. It breeds quiet shame. Hypocrisy isn’t only in what we pretend. It's also what we choose not to say
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Why do we do it?
Fear, mostly. Fear of judgment. Fear of pity. The hunger to be admired. A politician speaks of sacrifice but lives in luxury. A parent teaches respect but mocks others. A friend vows loyalty but vanishes when needed. Each moment chips away at trust because they're false.
So what’s the way out?
Not perfection. Not preaching. But honesty, starting with ourselves first. When we admit our flaws, we become more human. When we speak with truth, we build trust. And when we act with integrity, we inspire others to do the same.
We've all pretended; smiled through anger; promised what we didn't mean; judged others without reason. Why? Sometimes to protect ourselves. Sometimes to gain attention.
What's your take on this? When was the last time you wore a mask?
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