Speck of Light

Recently met up with a group of people that I've more or less lost touch with. It's funny when you see people so rarely and everyone's aware of the next time you'll see them will be a long while, how everyone says what they need to say.
Apparently, I'm a very likeable human being! People like my frank honesty even though at the time they seemed to have really hated me for it. I always try to be honest even if it would damage the relationship. Recently I've questioned myself about why I do this because it's costed me so much.
Then someone reveals something and makes it all worth it. Someone who could almost be considered an enemy because you would clash so much. And when this someone tells you they were wrong, and they appreciated what you'd done, you listen to every last word. I never said anything out of hate, spite or righteousness. I don't know what compels me to the truth but something does. Thank you for realizing that.
Even without this nice surprise, I can never imagine myself being a yes man and telling a person only what they want to hear. Feeding someone bullshit is nothing but a waste of time. The truth chases you relentlessly and will always hunt you down. And when it does, all the people that only told you what you wanted to hear, won't be able to help you through the difficult time.
Salut