Written on the 12th February 1974, the same day he was arrested by the secret police and sent into exile, "Live not by lies," was Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's call to speak the truth always and at all times, without fear. The issue for Solzhenitsyn then, as today, was this: Are the … [Read more...] about Live Not By Lies
Lies
Honest Lips
I once heard the story of a mother who’d been lied to by her 6-year-old son. To make the point that lying is bad news and destroys the joy in relationships, the mum said, “OK, for the next whole week you won’t know whether I’m telling the truth or lying.” The next day, driving … [Read more...] about Honest Lips
Authentic
A fading beauty steps into a hip city cafe. Her brow filled with botox, eyes and lips coated in Monsanto's finest. Her hair and nails look and feel like nothing found on earth. She checks with the waiter (twice), “Is the tofu organic? Is the chicken steroid free?” Why? Because … [Read more...] about Authentic
