Sep 1, 2010 9:30:26 PM cite

Because we do not know that we are truly a lie

by chynt

Sep 1, 2010 6:24:32 PM cite

we want to build ourselves up. the concept isn't that bad unless it is excessive and leads to hubris. lying is in our nature.

by adan

Aug 31, 2010 2:06:56 PM cite

Because we are not living in the present moment we are always remembering past or anticipating future

by Maryam

Jul 29, 2010 6:29:01 PM cite

ignorance is bliss

by IStandForTruth

Jul 28, 2010 11:04:20 AM cite

Because of an inner demon or outer demon we are too afraid to face.

by littlewing

Jul 27, 2010 4:46:24 PM cite

We never lie to ourselves.. Sometimes we just try to become what others like us to be. In doing so, we migrate from our TRUE reality!

by vaqaz

Jul 10, 2010 8:10:16 PM cite

We are a complacent society...so if we lie to ourselves its easier than trying to understand the madness...

by Falg2758

Jun 7, 2010 1:57:32 AM cite

Because we don't want to deal with reality. We prefer our own fantasy worlds

by littledannyha@yahoo.com

May 24, 2010 5:05:08 PM cite

It is training for the new olympic sport of mental gymnastics! Think.

by Halite

Apr 9, 2010 5:52:50 PM cite

fear of the truth

by alexandraklav

Apr 2, 2010 3:36:43 AM cite

We lie to ourselves b/c we are afraid to see the truth. To accept truth for what it is, hurtful, raw and sometimes ugly. We lie to cover up our flaws by telling ourselves they ain't so bad. We lie to block out the truth of the world, to ignore the problems and to continue to live in a bubble of a world. We lie b/c it is easy, simple and fast and in todays culture whatever is the most self satisfying in the shortest amount of time is the most proper route of escape.

by LiebeSuSu

Mar 23, 2010 4:39:52 AM cite

To ward off the truth of our experience...

by coreluminous

Mar 3, 2010 8:24:14 AM cite

Because we can't handle the truth.

by Rhotick

Feb 15, 2010 6:30:12 AM cite

we are afraid to admit that the disillusionment and conditioning to which we have been exposed and adapted is unreal because it means a painfully wrenching process of reconditioning thought process, habits, and life overall may change drastically. the sunny illusion of the lie is much less effort, however, equally as unrewarding. our society also encourages us to lie to ourselves. capitalism digs that stuff.

by mkullman

Feb 9, 2010 5:40:26 PM cite

to keep your self from realizing the truth, which is more than likely hurtful/harmful... maybe giving a sense of guilt, maybe your pride is in the way...

by parabole

Jan 15, 2010 8:11:27 AM cite

Actually there are some of us who do not, or at least try not to, but I'm sure I will be accused of lying about that.

by thedoc