2021 June 30 « Reviews and Views

Truth and Consequences…

TRUTH, what a novel concept it is! I grew up in an era when truth was always expected from authority figures like judges, doctors, teachers, and preachers to mention a few. It was never to be something that was rare but had common place in leadership both in home and in the government. When a leader spoke, their word was good. Many times, a man’s word was his bond.

Truth is defined as whatever is in accordance with fact or reality. Then why are there so many ‘truths’ about the same subject? Could it be that one ‘truth’ is really a fabrication to hide a lie instead? When did the truth become a lie? When did up become down, down become up, left became right and right became left? Obviously, something is being hidden from our attention!

I have come to realize that truth, in certain circles and environments, has had its definition altered and falsehoods have been upheld as truth instead. Have you come to that same conclusion yet?

Telling the truth to someone has some consequences built into it. I even find that I self-censor what I say and write; asking myself whether it will be accepted or not. Yes, I still care a little of what some folks I know might think of me. We all do. But the time of caring what others think about us versus speaking the truth is quickly disappearing because time grows shorter by the day and something big is coming.

Consequences are something that happens because of something you do such as tell a fact, reality, or a truth. Consequences can be positive or negative. If positive, they will reinforce your behavior and make it more likely to happen again. If negative, the opposite is likely in that a negative response will try to reinforce behavior to prevent it (the truth) from ever being shared again (i.e., like telling the truth or facts about something that is against or stands in conflicts with the official narrative on the topic). If you want to start something, then go against the official narrative of the government. Panic sets in very quickly.

If most people believe “X” then “X” must be true. Ask yourself, if that correct? Your mind can be asleep and unaware of any truth. Always remember that truth is right in front of us. The question is whether we are willing to set aside our blinders and to look at it; asking ourselves the serious questions.

Perhaps Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson has the best illustration on this subject. So is hiding my mind from the truth really the best option? Best to you in your search.