As we enter a new quarter of the year, Global Healing Response turns its attention to the theme of honesty. In this episode, we explore the often subtle connections between honesty and authenticity, and see how these may play out in political and organisational leadership, as well as within our own lives. We see that even those of us who believe we live honestly may be deceiving ourselves, as we reflect upon the subtle ways dishonesty can infiltrate, often without our conscious awareness. We offer practical tips on cultivating self-awareness to ensure that what we say and do always stays in alignment with our core values, and as always, look at where we might hone in with our intentions and prayers.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we consider the importance of remaining honest, both for ourselves and for others, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be a widespread shift in the collective consciousness toward honouring honesty in political leadership and in all areas of life.
Please join us in holding this.
Intentions and prayers start at 29 minutes 50 seconds.
Mentioned in this episode:
Global Healing Response 2025 Quarter 3 Theme, Honesty: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ . Suggested prayers, poems, words and resources to support spiritual activities focused on the theme of honesty.
Our last episode, ‘Men Behaving Badly: Playing the Religious Card,’ can be found at: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-s4zbu-18e6f49
Our episode concerning narcissism, ‘Unpacking Narcissism: The Leaders Among Us,’ can be found at: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3645z-18c9ad9
Book: ‘Games People Play’ by Eric Berne. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Games-People-Play-Psychology-Relationships/dp/0241257476/ref=sr_1_1
Book: ‘The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom’ by Don Miguel Ruiz. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1
Chapter markers:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:27 The Power of Honesty
00:02:57 Honesty and Authenticity
00:06:09 Misconceptions About Honesty
00:08:34 Honesty in Leadership
00:12:49 Courage in Whistleblowing
00:16:46 The Cost of Dishonesty
00:17:20 Reasons for Dishonesty
00:20:31 Consequences of Dishonesty
00:22:24 Honesty in Personal Relationships
00:26:16 Subtle Dishonesty in Relationships
00:29:50 Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
http://blog.tarabrach.com/2017/07/radical-self-honesty-deepening-our.html
https://blog.shaadi.com/lying-and-dishonesty-a-major-red-flag-in-relationships/
https://commentcentral.co.uk/reform-is-needed-to-ensure-honesty-in-politics
https://coupleslearn.com/dealing-with-dishonesty-in-relationships/
https://democracyfund.org/idea/understanding-trust-to-strengthen-democracy/
https://emergenetics.com/blog/being-authentic-7-common-misunderstandings/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_scandals_in_the_United_Kingdom
https://geediting.com/if-someone-displays-these-behaviors-theyre-probably-a-dishonest-person/
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-10-23/debates/4BF9E107-17B6-4633-86FA-D46057D11
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