PinocchioBe true to your self. What does this mean? The true self, which is of spirit, knows when something that you will say or do is in alignment with the divine – with truth and love. Lies and falsehoods are of the ego. Why? Because they are defensive, protective measures. The soul does not need protection. It goes on no matter what. If you know in your heart that your words are false, this will come back to bite you, as you say. You can find another way to help another without compromising truth. Why is this important? Because anything out of alignment with your true nature brings imbalance. Of course there are exceptions. If false words will prevent great pain to another … if self-concern is not an issue … if the motive is pure compassion, then say what you will. It always comes down to love.