A necessary lesson
A necessary lesson
It is a harsh reality to finally come to the understanding that my belief does not change the facts or the truth. My position does in no way actually affect reality. All it does is influence the opinion of those I come in contact with.
I can influence others to agree with my opinion and perspective, I can guide others to see things as I do, but I cannot change the truth.
This understanding is interesting as I see a very large percentage of the world failing to grasp this simple point. Instead of recognizing our place in this reality or truth, we fight to convince or threaten people to side with our place or desire.
Truth by committee seems to be the new norm. Regardless of what actually happened if we have enough people agree with our position that becomes the truth. For example, all people were created equal”. Well, if people were not created at all then obviously this is faults. Or People are not equal, so they were not created, and so on. Now it is true I chose a very controversial statement simply because of those reading this I expect a minimum of three positions. And that is my point.
Can we all be correct? Very likely not. Who then is correct? The one who convinces the most people to agree with their position? The one who dominates the discussion? The one who intimidates the rest? Who is correct? How do we know? Truth by consensus, but is that actually the truth or just the truth we have chosen to select?
It is a harsh reality to finally understand that simply because I believe something does not make it true. Now, please understand I am not telling you to stop believing but instead actually listen to others when they speak to you and hear what they are saying. If you still feel like what they are saying is garbage, fine. But grant then that moment of courtesy and listen.
We all know of at least one scientific truth that is “true” simply due to enough people saying “sure, I have nothing better”. Let your ears be sharp and your mind sharper!
Blessings.