Value Honesty, There is something really brilliant and brutal about honesty. If you ever have a chance to spend time with young children who have no filter because they ask their questions or point out things and say the things that really come to mind. My little nephew loves to come up to my sister (she'll kill me for telling this story) and put his hands on her stomach and say big belly big belly. He cackles away as he does it because for him it’s the most fun thing. He means nothing malicious by it at all. For him it’s just another game. People who have no filter can be a breath of fresh air unless they are talking to you in which case it may feel like a slap in the face. Sometimes that’s the beauty of having someone new in our life who has no context. They don’t know you well enough to tiptoe around your sensitivities. Want answers? Send your questions, comments and thoughts about life to universe@thelinlife.com