Consider the things that you are told. Then consider whether you believe them or subscribe to their philosophy. The determination of truth should be a lifelong pursuit. The truth is determined by perception and perspective. The problem lies in both of these are variables By their very nature they change over time and experience. So the question remains how to determine the truth ? One needs a standard to compare it against. The defining of the standard can be as difficult as the determination of truth.
When we are children our parents are our primary source of information. They set the standards for right and wrong. It was their perceptions that we were taught as fact. From their perspective our view was tainted. As we grew our circle of influence grew as well. Soon the perceptions of our parents were being questioned. Siblings or other family members adding there ideas. In school the influences grew even greater. Some of us rebelled against those early standards and some of us continued to embrace them.
In my own experience I can say I was told some information that wasn't necessarily wrong, but a bit misleading. Not everyone that lived above the tracks was rich and a lot of them did do a hard days work and what's more, more than a day in their life. I found that out by independent study. Those with long hair may or may not not have been hippies. Unwed mothers do not always have loose moral values and those collecting assistance would like to work. I could go on and on about these " axioms " that we are taught but I think the point is made.
All that being said I do think it is important to have a firm foundation. One most adopt there own set of standards. It is important to realize your perception and perspective are transient things. It would be foolish to base your standards on those. Your foundation must be based in truth. Moreover the truth must be the truth as determined by you alone. It is only your own truth that can be trusted. You must set the standard. Having set the standard, you then must strive to adhere to those standards. It is a lifelong pursuit.
Our lives should be spent in the pursuit of truth. Truth is eternal. The truth needs neither fanfare nor theatrics. No greater thing can be said of man than, he spoke the truth. Seek the truth in all things and you will find happiness.
When we are children our parents are our primary source of information. They set the standards for right and wrong. It was their perceptions that we were taught as fact. From their perspective our view was tainted. As we grew our circle of influence grew as well. Soon the perceptions of our parents were being questioned. Siblings or other family members adding there ideas. In school the influences grew even greater. Some of us rebelled against those early standards and some of us continued to embrace them.
In my own experience I can say I was told some information that wasn't necessarily wrong, but a bit misleading. Not everyone that lived above the tracks was rich and a lot of them did do a hard days work and what's more, more than a day in their life. I found that out by independent study. Those with long hair may or may not not have been hippies. Unwed mothers do not always have loose moral values and those collecting assistance would like to work. I could go on and on about these " axioms " that we are taught but I think the point is made.
All that being said I do think it is important to have a firm foundation. One most adopt there own set of standards. It is important to realize your perception and perspective are transient things. It would be foolish to base your standards on those. Your foundation must be based in truth. Moreover the truth must be the truth as determined by you alone. It is only your own truth that can be trusted. You must set the standard. Having set the standard, you then must strive to adhere to those standards. It is a lifelong pursuit.
Our lives should be spent in the pursuit of truth. Truth is eternal. The truth needs neither fanfare nor theatrics. No greater thing can be said of man than, he spoke the truth. Seek the truth in all things and you will find happiness.
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