Your Intuitive Truth
         By Lisa S. Lawless, Ph.D., Holistic Wisdom C.E.O.

Truth is a multifaceted perception. We live in a vast universe that has infinite "truths." One particular way of living life may not be for all people. Certainly, there is the illusion that facts are indisputable, but are we so arrogant to think that we know without a doubt that certain ideas are indisputable "facts?" We used to think the earth was flat, and that the sun revolved around the earth. We used to think that man could not fly, let alone travel into space. We used to think that atoms were the smallest particles there were. We walked around treating those concepts as facts, only to be humbled when we found them to be incorrect.

History is a great teacher, it demonstrates how we have been careless in our assumption of what is a "fact," and what is fiction. Yet today many individuals insist that there are indisputable facts when it is just popular opinion. We need to see the social and cultural contributors to how we view the world. We must attempt to take an objective view. Science tells us that we do not even fully understand how our brains work, and why we only use a small percentage of it. Striving for objectivity allows us to know that there are many ways to interpret the universe.

There are also layers of truth. A concrete example of this can easily be demonstrated through watching a movie more than once. Let's say that when you were younger you watched a movie that you really enjoyed as it provided you with some insights into your own life. Years later when you went to watch the same movie again, you were amazed at how many of the insights you now see in this movie, that you missed when you had first watched it. Is it the same movie? Of course. Are you the same? No, you have grown, evolved. When we continue to evolve our perception changes. Therefore, what may have been right for us to believe during one point in our lives, may not be later on. We are fluid, ever-changing beings that require open minds in order to grow. We must remain open to the concept that people who believe differently than us still believe in the truth, it is just their own truth.

One could say that Hitler's truth was an unevolved reality. For most of us, we know that hatred and judgment are self-defeating and destructive forces. Those who have not reached that level of understanding will not agree. Having many "truths" is all a part of evolution, and this allows us to see why people often disagree. The beautiful part of being human is that we get to work with other people who will challenge our "truths." Within all of these challenges is the opportunity to test our own evolvement and sense our own inner strength.

There are times when we will partake in the latest book or class regarding topics such as: self-help approaches, scientific advances, or spiritual illumination. We partake in these with the intention to fill our mind and heart with a wisdom that will assist us in reaching a higher potential. However, too often the "expert" figure that created that book or workshop will attempt to convince us their beliefs create the path we should follow regardless of what our own intuition tells us. It is imperative that before we open that book, attend that workshop or visit a practitioner or advisor that we ask ourselves one question. What is my truth?

What is your truth? What feels right to you? These are the questions you must ask yourself when you are seeking out wisdom as it is the best way to empower yourself and take the right path in life for you. You may or may not agree with this article; that is for you to discern as it may or may not be your truth.

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