MARK 8:36

When a desire for material gain motivates lying, the consequences are likely to be negative. 
One factor that prevents people from lying for personal gain is the need/desire to see oneself as a moral person. 

Each of us is the protagonist of our own life. Our goals feel like the most important thing in our world.

But every now and then, a moment of awe challenges our understanding of the world. We feel insignificant yet connected to the whole world, which helps us to step back and gain a bet...

• Separate yourself from the event to gain an outside perspective.
• Don't punish yourself for overreacting.
• Ask yourself: Why did I do that? What could I have done differently? Did it even matter?