Truth
Everyone who stands trial before the court has to put one hand on the Bible and swear to speak the truth, nothing but the truth.
Of course he can only mean that he speaks what he thinks and believes to be the truth. Because he cannot possibly know the absolute truth of everything that he speaks of.
Besides, more often than not, a person tends to speak either more or less than one really knows or feels. It is almost impossible to speak just absolutely accurately of what one exactly knows or feels.
In a person everyday's life, to what extent does he really know the truth of everything that is directly related to him - not to mention anything beyond what is relevant?
Objective facts can perhaps be ascertained to a large extent. When judgment and sentiments are involved, however, the reality may become more obscure.
People tend to interpret the truth selectively, choosing to believe in what suits ones agenda, particularly during testing times. We only have a supreme judge in our cognitive system, but no grand jury.
But the truth is not only founded on what was said and/or done, also what was not said and/or not done. Sometimes it is the latter which tells more of the truth.
Indeed, paradoxically, the hardest part of everything to find and face in life is the truth of everything.
But only those with the courage to find and squarely face the truth - however scary and undesirable it might be - could be truly enlightened and inspired for what could possibly make a better world, even by just a little.
Of course he can only mean that he speaks what he thinks and believes to be the truth. Because he cannot possibly know the absolute truth of everything that he speaks of.
Besides, more often than not, a person tends to speak either more or less than one really knows or feels. It is almost impossible to speak just absolutely accurately of what one exactly knows or feels.
In a person everyday's life, to what extent does he really know the truth of everything that is directly related to him - not to mention anything beyond what is relevant?
Objective facts can perhaps be ascertained to a large extent. When judgment and sentiments are involved, however, the reality may become more obscure.
People tend to interpret the truth selectively, choosing to believe in what suits ones agenda, particularly during testing times. We only have a supreme judge in our cognitive system, but no grand jury.
But the truth is not only founded on what was said and/or done, also what was not said and/or not done. Sometimes it is the latter which tells more of the truth.
Indeed, paradoxically, the hardest part of everything to find and face in life is the truth of everything.
But only those with the courage to find and squarely face the truth - however scary and undesirable it might be - could be truly enlightened and inspired for what could possibly make a better world, even by just a little.
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