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Humans are the strangest of the animal species on the planet. We all look different. We are from all sort of cultures, races, and even colors. The human species, are capable of doing such extraordinary things, and if we were able to use 100 % of our brain power, we would even be able to have superpowers. Wouldn't that be amazing?

               

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We come in all sizes, and shapes... but..... the proof is in the pudding.  Even though we are such an intelligent species, we often do the strangest and bizarre things.  

We lie, cheat, gossip, and sometimes just do crazy things.     

                         We are not perfect.....

                   

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So let us look at a few things humans do that no other living species on earth does:

Why do people lie?

I am specifically talking about humans here, because there are no other species on this planet that lies except the human being.  Even though we are the superior species, we often lie about the weirdest and most unnecessary things. 

People often lie about their age and weight. Many people lie to protect others from getting hurt or into trouble. Look at kids. If they made a mess and you ask them who made this mess, they will most surely tell you that it was not them.  What makes people lie instinctively?

Have you ever lied to your partner? Are you always honest with him or her? If your partner asked you if they look good in a piece of clothing, would you lie to comfort them, or would you tell them the truth?

I don't think anyone could really explain why we lie, it must be some type of self protective and build in mechanism.  Most of us have told a lie before, and even if it was just a little white lie, lying is still lying. Perhaps not telling the truth is a way to protect ourselves from being hurt, or to keep ourselves out of trouble? 

   “No one believes a liar. Even when she's telling the truth.” 

                             Sarah Shepard

Some people lie so compulsively that it becomes second nature.  Pathological liars.  Have you ever met a compulsive liar? 

These kind of liars are afraid of the truth. They lie to make themselves look and feel better, because they have such a low self-esteem, and they fear what others may think of them. They tend to make up stories about themselves because they want these lies to be true.  

Lies have a way of catching up with you and although we are programmed to be honest, and most people tell the truth most of the time, there are those that are so caught up in lying that they will never be free.   

                                                   Lies always catch up with you.....

                       

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Many people live inside a lie. I will much rather live in my own environment with the little I have, instead of driving around in a fancy car to make people think that I have money.  That is also a lie is it not?

               

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Why are we like that?  Why do we have to pretend that we are something when we are clearly not?  It is time that we start realizing that we are just human, and although we are not perfect, lies will not get us anywhere.  Stop deceiving yourself and be what you are. Life would be a much nicer place.