To succeed in any endeavor, we must start with the truth first. Perceptions, impressions and feelings are not equivalent to truth. Truth can be uncomfortable, but in the end, it is far more comfortable and secure than fiction. People often hold assumptions as truth rather than as possibilities. Imagination is powerful, but does not automatically result in physical manifestation—fortunately. Subtle feelings are invaluable. Starting with three-dimensional factual reality, we can explore other “realities” and ultimate Truth, like sages of old. Ultimate Truth is ineffable, best expressed in poetry.
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Truth First, op. 6
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