The problem with self deception is that we aren’t as perfect as we desire to be. We dare not admit that, especially to ourselves. Instead we live out our lives in a ‘manufactured’ way. We have trouble letting things fall as they may, and accepting and being responsible for the consequences.

If we were more comfortable with ourselves we would not feel the need to hide our true nature from ourselves or other, nor would we need to act or be something that we are not. The longer we do it, the harder it is to extract ourselves from it for fear of humiliation. It forces us to continue to lie, and we dig ourselves into a deeper and deeper hole spiraling out of control.

The person being hurt and being deceived the most is our self. In some cases, others see through our games while others do not. The problem with these games is that over time it will effect us in ways we did not realize.  After all, if we are not truly being ourselves how can we expect to experience life to its fullest and realize our true potential.