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What does it mean?
Truth is natural and requires no practice to express. It comes easily compared to falsehoods which need rehearsal.
In plain terms
Truth comes naturally without needing practice.
What can you take from it?
Speak honestly without overthinking.

Where it applies

  • difficult conversations
  • confessions
  • everyday talk

Putting it to work

  • honest dialogue
  • reducing deception
  • self-trust

Questions to consider

  • What truth do you practice avoiding?
  • Why rehearse honesty?

Another view

Sometimes truth requires courage to speak anyway.

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