50 Shades...of Truth!





You may have heard the adage "the truth will set you free". I like Marianne Williamson's addition of  "but first it will piss you off"! Ain't that the "truth"... or is it?  I wanted to expand just a little on the subject only because there is so much going on in the world and possibly in one's own backyard that stopping to reflect on how we even feel about "truth" is in order.  

There are scientifically proven truths that are accepted such as the earth being round and revolving around the sun.... And still, several of these established truths are debated... take global warming for example...Of course, healthy debate feeds the appetite for knowledge, change, improvement, and growth!! After all, had the theory of the earth being flat or the sun revolving around the earth had not been challenged back in the day...!? Note that I used the word "healthy"....So it seems pretty amazing how truth can be such a relative term. Truth can be based on experience, personal filters, emotions, beliefs, and outcomes. These have an obvious impact on how we see the world, function in the world, relate to, and experience the world. So if we are all believing in our own truths... then how can we reconcile our truths and reach of place of harmony? 

My professional and personal experience tell me that only when we can develop the ability to first of all listen...and then recognize someone else's truth as they experience it...without quick judgement. Only then, can we enter into a healthy debate to reach a beneficial outcome. Sometimes it will be upsetting to hear someone say something we don't want to hear ...especially if there is a big emotional investment. and one
 finds that a few nuggets of what is said are truths possibly forgotten!? However, if one takes time to think and digest what was said..it becomes easier to understand the other's perspective. Building or rebuilding a foundation of honestly and respect is easier when we can clarify truth.   This way, we can appreciate, empathize, understand and move forward! Just a nugget of truth as I see it.

A great week to all!

Peace, Light, and Well-being!! 
Evelyn 


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  1. Víctor Manuel RamosOctober 30, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing, E. This was the post that called my attention, even though it's old. I was having a conversation with a friend earlier today about this issue of being able to listen and debate ideas without trampling over people's convictions. A lost art for sure.

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