Week 14: TRUTH – Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Closing update - those who know me know that I am a mild mannered man who seldom has his feather's ruffled by event or circumstance. My position is that things will work out. Today however, I am so f*cking upset, as I have learned that little work has been done since I last left the property. Promises and assurances on part of the team that is employed to see the completion of this construction have not been performed as contracted. I have instructed my attorney to investigate and exploit all recourse, compensation and litigation options for what I consider to be egregious actions of the builder, contractor and hired subs. I am frustrated not in the process, as delays are expected, but in the honesty or lack there of from the people who are employed to carry out the tasks and responsibility of honoring the contract that holds my funds in escrow. There is no sense of urgency to complete this task and I am nothing short of being livid!

I spent the morning drafting a letter to all parties associated with the sale, construction and closing on this house; from the no-name advertising manager to the CEO of the company and everyone in between. I have not been able to make informed decisions as omissions, half-truths and out-right lies

“The longest absence is less perilous to love than the terrible trials of incessant proximity. “

~  Edna St. Vincent Millay

TRUTH – It is safe to say that I haven’t always been super honest or semi honest for that matter. However, after the loss of my marriage and family unit as I knew it, I decided to practice a better form of honesty; one that allows me to share my hopes, fears, opinions and outcomes with compassion and compromise. I haven’t fully perfected this practice but have improved by adopting a deep principle and belief that I never again take choices away for people. My transparency is present to assist in making informed choices. I continue to influence and provide perspective however I make a strong effort not to employ the lie or the convenience of omission.

As I engage people in a conversation regarding truth and the application of truth in their everyday affairs, I am often surprise how little people appreciate the truth. The convenience of a lie seems to make all things better. I am currently reading Walter Mosley’s latest book, “Twelve Steps Towards Political Revelation”. Having struggled with addiction and recovery, Walter draws parallels between the addictive ills of this country and his intimate knowledge of the 12 steps that are suggested to address and alleviate this country’s ills. I am particularly appreciative of STEP THREE: TELLING THE TRUTH. Below is an excerpt from this section. Mosley articulates my feelings with literary precision:   

I would suggest reading the entire book, as it is a quick read and is only $9 on the Kindle. If you wish to borrow my hard copy, please let me know.