Truth, or should I say the highest, longest-lasting truth, does not come from a book. No matter how auspicious the book's beginnings, nor its place on the best-seller list.
Yes, empirical knowledge serves to guide us and give us clues about where to find truth. But it is not enough to help us develop wisdom.
Truth, I believe, comes from years of self-discovery, life mistakes and inglorious pain and suffering. OK, sure let's add meditation to the list and inward reflection. How about the truth of a silent night of nothing but crickets and the gentle touch of your lover's hands? How about watching children play and observing the perfect, comfortable peace your cat can EASILY fall into at any time of day or night?
Truth, I believe, comes from understanding smaller, precious truths and discarding old truths that were just perfect for that time, but just don't make sense any longer. Truth grows in the heart of someone who is hungry, VERY hungry to know...and sometimes it grabs you by the lapel and shakes you when you least expect it.
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1 comment:
Agreed brother J.
Jim
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