Practicing Truth

Since truth is subjective, self-honesty must always come first. It is crucial that we first put in the effort to understand the core of our truth, even if we believe that sharing it with others is necessary. When we are prepared to discover the truth, we need to connect with the core of our Truth by following three stages.

Compassion is the first step. Compassion is characterized by an openness of the heart. By utilizing the inherent trait of openness that exists in the heart, meditation helps us develop compassion. This establishes a secure space for exploring our truth.

We can investigate truth when we have compassionately created the scene. You may be accustomed to this procedure if you are an experienced meditator. Here is the question I like to ask when discovering truth, whether you're new to inquiry or simply need a little extra help delving into what's beyond the illusions: What is my truth, right now, right here, right now?

One can do inquiry in a variety of ways. journaling, meditation, and consulting a reliable counselor. This self-honesty stage aims to expose what may have been previously concealed, repressed, or feared. It's bringing the unknown to light.

Acceptance is the third way we discover the truth. Compassion is comparable to this. However, it now plays a far more active role. Truth is held in place by compassion. And we will probably feel a lot of the same emotions that have held us in delusion once the truth is exposed. Maybe it is resentment or guilt over the falsehoods we have told ourselves. Perhaps it's a fear of how this truth, if it gets known, would alter your life. Shame is a typical sensation in which we feel inherently unworthy due to our past experiences.

Being accepting is being kind to oneself. It is the soft self-talk we employ to affirm our own deservingness. that we have tried our hardest and that everything we have gone through has brought us to the truth we have chosen.

We can share with kindness once we have taken the time to get to the core of our truth. The empathy and tolerance we have developed for ourselves spreads to other people and promotes connection rather than greater alienation.

We express a desire for others to be truthful with us. But how can this happen before we have communicated our true truth and developed self-honesty? Keep in mind that the fun is in being authentic. After we decide to follow the road and practice of continuous Radical Honesty, we will have the meaning—the connection and love that we are looking for.