A friend of mine shared this definition with me.

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Honesty | ˈänəstē |

(noun)

Honesty leads to a fulfilling, free life.

Honesty is not just about telling the truth …

Honesty promotes openness, empowers us and enables us to develop consistency in how we present the facts.

Honesty sharpens our perception and allows us to observe everything around us with clarity.

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His love of ships prompted me to find a ship named honesty and while the ship name in the photo is a bit more, I find the word simple adds to the teaching and understanding of the word.

Having read it a few times, I find clarity in the communication and by doing so, peace and harmony do follow.

Benjamin Franklin certainly was spot on when he said “Honesty is the best policy.”

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