The illusion of lying is a great illusion, which most people use without realizing it. What is illusion? Ericsson defines it as “Delusion, the cousin of dismissal, is the tendency to see apologies as facts. It is a powerful tool of lying because it filters out information that contradicts what we want to believe” (Ericsson 480). People tell themselves why they do things every day, but deep down they aren't always the real reason why they do what they do. People use an object or situation as a reason for their actions. People use these reasons to avoid the truth behind why they do something because it's something they're ashamed of. People tell themselves they look good, even though they may hate it or drink because of things in their life, as Ericsson says: "Alcoholics who believe that problems in their life are legitimate reasons for drinking rather than results of drinking offer the classic example of deluded thinking” (Ericsson 480). alcohol and continues to ignore reality, she could end up dead or in the hospital. This is something no person would want to go through to get to a point in life where they no longer see the true reality. How long does it take for a person to understand the hint and get fed up with their own lies? Gunderman also believes that we should not lie to ourselves, as he states: “However, whenever possible, we should be honest with others and with ourselves” (Gunderman). their minds. People can control whether or not they see the true reality or one they create. People know that if you live a mile from the store you just pick up a small item that instead of driving your car kills the environment every day and people ignore. A person could instead ride a bicycle and save a little. Disappointment