The grounds of happiness, loving relationships and a just and flourishing society is honesty. Yet our current times are characterized by a plethora of deception – both societally, and often in our personal lives. This talk examines the deep conditioning we have to deceive others, and to avoid facing and acknowledging our own vulnerability. We explore how we can commit ourselves to deepening truth telling, thus creating a climate of integrity and trust that can lead to a more compassionate world.