Truth Quests

Much has been, and will be, written and spoken in regard to questing for truth. The whole truth, real truth, truth in general. If truth must be perceived, 'finding' that historically elusive state of being . . . identifying it . . . living in peace with it, could prove to be merely an exercise in comparison. Truth, in fact, IS. Now, before ideas that it surely must be something more. Simply and completely put, truth just IS. Longing for changes . . . vague, uncomfortable beliefs and hopes that surely the truth MAY - MUST - be different continues to befuddle us. Desired changes will more smoothly move into place with a life canvas of serene quietness . . . knowledge that everything as it currently exists . . . is right. Each movement is a brushstroke. See and feel its bright color, its textures and light energy.

It may be that what is . . . current perception of our lives, states of being, families, finances, living conditions, relationships . . . does not satisfy us. Those situations, whatever they are at a given time, do not please. Therefore, a search for actual truth . . . with an eye toward utopia, a blissful, desired nirvana in which all will be beautiful, comfortable, heavenly . . . if you will. Buddhists and Hindus believe that eliminating desire leads there. Desire for change, for difference. ANY desire which contradicts or compares in any way what IS with what we WISH to exist. Christians know of heaven with streets of gold and total absence of responsibility.

So, not realizing that desire for difference or comparison of what is with what we might want could actually be truth’s obstruction . . . also having created our very own personal distressed, thwarted state of mind . . . searching for truth seems the only path to take.

Know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. Conditions of discomfort and frustration belie truth's presence. Truth is always present; failure to understand this fact naturally stymies peace and happiness. Mystifying ourselves with our own misconceptions necessarily confounds a happy present.

Quests for real truth must begin with ability to realize desire. Blocking, hindering, or otherwise obstructing realities may momentarily amaze us, baffle others, bedevil a prevailing notion, befuddle our minds, or result in total bewilderment.

Why over-complicate a concept which is not at all complex? When quests for truth become perplexing snarls of vague notions and unanswerable questions . . . the very act of searching for it becomes the true focus. Truth is here - now.