What is Truth?

 

What is truth? And who defines what truth is? Aristotle had a lot to say about truth and falsity.

“To say of what is that it is not, or of what is not that it is, is false, while to say of what is that it is, and of what is not that it is not, is true”. ~ Aristotle, Metaphysics

“…being true or false depends on a combination and separation in judgement.” ~ Aristotle, Metaphysics Book VI, c.4 1027 b 20

"As there are in the mind thoughts which do not involve truth or falsity, and also those which must be either true or false, so it is in speech. For truth and falsity imply combination and separation". ~     Aristotle, De interpretatione, c.1

To me, it sounds like Aristotle was big on truth.

So what is truth?

Well, Dictionary.com says: “the quality or being true, genuine, actual, or factual…something that is true as opposed to false.”

Merriam-Webster.com defined metaphysical truth as: “…the truth of ultimate reality as partly or wholly transcendent of perceived actuality and experience.”

Hmmm…still not answering the question. So now, how about we venture into my world and view on truths?

Force Fed “Truths”

Yep, we’ve been force fed truths in accordance with cultural, societal, religious, and perhaps familial beliefs. We were given a basis, a foundation as to what others gauge as truth.

For example: we have been given a truth that our sky is blue (or grey or brown, depending on where you live). Okay, but who determined what blue is? And what and when did the social consensus agree to a standardized definition of blue?

Granted it does make verbal and written communication easier.

So by a societal agreement the truth is that the sky is blue.

So someone, somewhere and some when created, held and passed on a standardized set of beliefs to be “truths”. These are laws or rules to keep society under control and following the same playbook as it were; for structure.

But, if that’s the case, why do we have so many different truths across ... Read More

by Jan Toomer

How Do I Allow?

 

 

 By acknowledging that others have the right to their life journey without your judgment or criticism*. This, however, doesn’t mean that we accept abuse in any form.

Sometimes it’s Hard

Sometimes it’s hard to listen to those who wish to complain and yet do nothing to change; they stay in a perpetual loop in victim-mode energy. They just want to whine and not change.

We can respect ourselves and respect others by accepting everyone’s right to their experiences. We can be a shoulder to cry on or lend an ear to listen to someone’s venting and still not try to rescue them. Gentle suggestions may be offered, but the decision is theirs, not ours.

With the victim-mode scenario, if it were me listening to someone who wants to stay in that mode, I’d be done. I don’t want to play in anyone’s victim-mode sandbox.

I can allow them the right to keep playing, but I can walk away a no longer engage.

I may sometimes sound cold or dispassionate, but I assure you I am not.

Allowing is Not

- Entitlement. No one...Read More

by Jan Toomer

It's Never Too Late

 

 

 Today’s article comes from an unlikely contributor; one who desperately wants his message to get out.

This gentleman had led an angry and violent life and died a violent death in prison. So how can I call him a “gentleman”? Because he is. He’s a very gentle soul who has healed from this last lifetime and would like to share his message; what he’s learned.

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It’s Never Too Late

“I was an angry man who I thought I had to hurt others before they hurt me. I lived and died in violence. I hurt people and it didn’t matter to me about anyone…even myself.

“I was wrong.

“It’s never too late to heal. It’s never too late to let the Light in. It’s never too late to help others…no matter where you are in your life.

“It’s never too late to change; to change one’s heart; to change one’s perspective. And I’m gonna tell you how and what ... Read More

Channeled by Jan Toomer

Do You Respect Yourself?

 

 

 

 As we’ve discussed over the years, we’d been programmed (by society) to not listen to self and to not trust self. And, over the years, we’ve been asked to start listening and trusting self.

So let’s take it a step further. Do you respect yourself? Let’s take a look at an example: I’ve been told I’m blatantly honest. I can agree with that with the understanding that my honesty comes from a place of my truths and life experiences.

Why am I honest? Because in my younger years, I’d been in relationships with narcissists, and the narcissists seemed...Read More

by Jan Toomer

Don't Be a Butt

 

 

Each year I thank service members for their service and sacrifices. And, each year I think their family members for their sacrifices. Why? Because the service members sacrifice a lot to do what they can to help protect our country and rights. And, as a service member’s wife, I know that the family members sacrifice a lot as well so that the service member can do their thing.

I am not trying to downplay either party’s roles; rather, I acknowledge and appreciate both.

This brought me to mulling over our covid-era, then on to thinking about the Great Resignations, as well as people redefining their lives.

As we are all aware, the Great Resignation (and other factors brought to us) has put a squeeze on all of us and pretty much every service-to-the-people out there.

This also means that those still in ... Read More

by Jan Toomer

Heavy Loads

I’ve heard from many that the energies we’ve been soaking in for at least three weeks has been challenging – mentally, physically and spiritually.

Yes. Yes it has. My hand is up as well.

We’re tired. We feel drained and worn out. Some feel done.

I get it.

And I want to say, “Good job! Keep going! We can do it!”

Someone asked what our Teams had to say about what we’re going through.

First, the amount of gratitude from...Read More

by Jan Toomer

Stand Tall in One’s Truth

A look at so many people being "offended" at just about everything and standing in one's own truths.

http://www.metaphysical-studies.com/stand-tall-in-ones-truth/


by Jan Toomer

Your Meta Questions - May 2016

Questions on Lying & Awkwardness

What can I do when I know someone is lying? Also: like a toddler working to master walking, so too must we practice during our changes.



http://www.metaphysical-studies.com/your-meta-questions-may-2016/

by Jan Toomer

Room Full of Strangers

Reacting to a stranger’s energy and they to yours.

http://www.metaphysical-studies.com/room-full-of-strangers/

by Jan Toomer

Respect Starts With Self

Respect Starts With Self

"The current theme – which began on a global scale about two months ago – is ‘Respect’.

I have heard this from every person’s team that I have encountered as well as hearing it from Mother Earth’s team.

The Respect that the teams are talking about is not the ego-driven, self-important respect.

The Respect that the teams are talking about asks you to..."

http://www.metaphysical-studies.com/blog/2015/04/13/respect-starts-with-self/

by Jan Toomer