Truthfulness
means to conduct your thoughts, words and actions according to the truth. The
truth however can get somewhat murky. Thoughts, words and action that harm even
if true should not be done. The guiding factor when it comes to walking the
soulful path is to do no harm. However, if you must do something that will
cause harm make sure you are doing it for the greatest good and for the
greatest many. Look to intention.
What is the truth? All you need to do is get quiet
and search within your soul. You will know. Then with a quiet mind speak and
act in truthful ways, but always keep your intentions in mind. If the intention
is to hurt and the truth hurts refrain from speaking or taking any action.
Physical truth means to unify yourself so as act in
ways that uplifts you and all those you encounter. Truth that has been
understood intellectually and expressed in words will manifest itself into
worthy and good actions.
Another aspect of truthfulness is keeping your word.
However, there may be times when keeping your word is not possible. Again it
comes back to intent. Circumstances in life may make the truth a difficult
choice. Here is something to thinks about:
Once upon a time a yogi sage was meditating in the
woods. A beautiful deer jumped past him and ran off into the woods. Very soon a
hunter came by and asked the yogi if he had seen the deer and which way it ran.
If the yogi tells the truth the hunter will kill the deer. This will create
harm. If on the other hand he does not tell the truth the hunter and his family
will starve. What should he do? Always choose the greatest good for the
greatest many.
Some say the truth should only be spoken from a place
of wisdom and some say truth should be spoken without consideration of loss or
gain. In our modern day society it is important to use wisdom. The world will often hurt each of us if we
are not wise in how we think, speak and use the truth. If the truth will hurt
or cause dissention be silent and do nothing. Nonviolence and truth together
bring about peace. What is the truth? You are the truth. Just listen and you
will know.
Doctor Lynn
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