The Spiritual Dynamics of Lying
When lying hurts the liar
Lying is one of the most underestimated energies we can play with. Most people think lying hurts others, but the truth is the real damage happens within. Every time we lie, we fracture our own inner world.
The unconscious—what many call the inner child—never misses a lie. The inner child is always watching, knowing, and interpreting. When we lie, that child becomes confused. The psyche, which depends on coherence, is forced into conflict. That conflict shows up everywhere: in our emotions, in our thoughts, and in our sense of self.
The soul is not fooled either. The deeper part of us that knows everything constantly pushes toward truth. That is why lies leak out through our body language, tone, or the nervous cues we call “tells.” The soul is always trying to reveal what is true, because it cannot remain in harmony with deception.
When lying becomes a habit, the damage spreads through every layer of consciousness. Physically, the body becomes tense and restless. Emotionally, we waver between anxiety, guilt, and denial. Mentally, we lose clarity, trapped in the effort of keeping the story straight. Spiritually, we drift into fog, disconnected from the living current of truth.
“Those who lie easily are easily lied to. The illusions they create leave them vulnerable to deception.”
Spirit has shown me that lying also makes us vulnerable in another way. Every lie creates illusion, and those who live inside illusion are more easily deceived by others. Chronic liars not only confuse themselves, they become easy targets for manipulation. They no longer know what is real. In contrast, those who strive for honesty gain clarity. They can see through falsehood with ease, because their energy is aligned with truth.
For anyone on a spiritual path, lying carries an even greater cost. A seeker refines their awareness to sense energy and commune with higher wisdom. Every lie—whether a small white lie or a deliberate deception—dulls that perception. The body feels it. The aura reflects it. The world responds to it. Honesty, on the other hand, sharpens awareness and opens the way to clarity.
Lying is not just a moral failing. It is an energetic fracture that severs us from ourselves, from Spirit, and from truth. Truth is alignment, and alignment is power. When we live honestly, we restore harmony between our inner child, our soul, and the world around us. When we lie, that harmony collapses until the truth is faced.
Janet Kadow is a spiritual teacher, writer, and channel for Spirit. She helps others connect with their Spirit Guides and claim their intuitive power.
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