Two Truths Can Exist in the Same Space

I've heard this said by many people, including my brother, and have often thought it myself.  We've got to lose this idea that two truths can't exist in the same space.  It doesn't have to be an either or, or this or that, or whatever.  We have the power of choice in many things in this life including on how we think about things.

So many times, we think about things the way we do because of attitudes we've developed over time through experience, and yes, through indoctrination or dare I say, brain washing techniques.  If you think you aren't subject to brainwashing or mind control, think again; we all are.

Just for an example let's take these two truths.  We are both male and female like the yin and the yang working together to be one thing in us as human beings.  This is an axiomatic truth or truths that can be readily accepted when we think about it.  If something like this can be true and exist in the same space, why can't other things as well.  The truth is (there is that "T" word again) that they can and do whether we perceive this to be true or not.  It's only our perception that causes it to be otherwise; not because it can't be.

So, in moving it along, isn't it true that we can virtually, invariably find a virtual myriad of things to disagree upon based on our history of experiences in this life.  We get into a mode of solely relying on those experiences as if things, events, and/or people never change.  Of course this isn't possible as change is the only true constant in this universe.  So, in that vein, let's explore why we choose to buy into the idea of two truths not being able to exist in one space as it were.

Our abilities are immense and vast in terms of what we have and will be able to accomplish and yet we all fall into the proverbial rut of thinking inside the box.  I use the box term, even though it sounds cliche' because it's a perfect example of the limitations we put ourselves inside.  We are so good at fighting the box and doing the same thing over and over based on those ideas and concepts in that box; aren't we?!  We have such opportunity by thinking and yes, feeling outside that proverbial box and yet, we so many times choose not to.  Why you say?  Because, it's comfortable to do it.  Yes, it's comfortable to be in that box all safe and secure never really having to think it out because we have some information or so called wisdom we've gained through our experiences in this life.  Why not lets use this grand opportunity of thinking outside the box to get at new thoughts, ideas, and concepts that will allow us to consider and expand our idea of truth and our belief systems.  Maybe, just maybe, it can be the instrumental tool that will give us the means, the desire, the will, and the cause to look at things differently and, in turn, the ability to get along with one another better.

While I am not a Buddhist, I do buy into one of the concepts of that spirituality and that is acceptance of all things.  The good, the bad, the in between and everybody and everything that goes with it are in our world. That is something that we must accept because it is one reality in terms of this existence.  With that in mind, and what I mentioned in the previous paragraph in this written piece, I think we have the opportunity to change our thinking, our perceptions, and transform our state of consciousness into something much more peaceful and loving in this world.

It doesn't always have to be I'm right, your wrong and never the twain shall meet.  We are gifted a grand diversity in our people, nature, and all creations on this planet and have the ability within our divine nature to see things differently.  Let's make a conscious decision to accept what is in this life and know we are here and all part of a much bigger thing that connects us.  Call it God or whatever but this connection has been proved mathematically in a formula called the Mandelbrot Set that was given to us by the late Dr. Mandelbrot.  It's in every single thing in this universe; dust, humans, plants, animals, inanimate objects and literally anything any of us can think of.  It's really all very exciting if you take a moment and think about it.

My dream is to see us all respecting one another and transcending this societal paradigm that has been constructed for us by a very few men that have ruled for literally thousands of years.  We will only change our world when we change ourselves and it's gonna take a perception shift and a getting outside our little, comfortable boxes to see the many truths and many dimensions we have within ourselves.

It really is all about humanity and our greed blinds us to this.  Our egos get in the way almost constantly but if we can identify those moments and be really honest with ourselves, about ourselves, we can make a start in making this a better world for all of us.  Each moment and each situation is an opportunity to transcend conventional wisdom and say I'm going to embrace this existence and show these other people I encounter on a daily basis compassion and love regardless if they agree with me or not.

We are really all part of one another and when we love or hate we are doing it not just to those around us or the one thing, we are doing it to ourselves.  We get what we put out and we can make all of our lives a little bit better by treating others as we'd like to be treated.

I don't know why I felt compelled to write this and I'm just sharing a little here.  The Eastern Indians have a term and it is Namaste.  It means:  I honor the place in you where spirit lives...  I honor the place in you which is of love, truth, light, and peace...  When you are in that place in you and I am in that place in me, then we are ONE!