One of the most difficult things for most is admitting they have been lying to themselves. This is to admit they were wrong, beLIEved and lived a Lie. The "ego short circuits" and until ready, avoids any such dialog. Even attacks the Truth out of fear. 

It is the Lie that is keeping us in bondage. Takes a lot of courage to re-examine beLIEfs, perceptions and social conditioning. I applaud anyone who tries. The reward for such self exploration if successful is more mental freedom. 

It begins with facing our own Lies and Delusions.