A Truthful Person Knows No Fear

“There is no religion greater than truth and a truthful person knows no fear. ” - from the Rig Veda

This is because a truthful person is open and has nothing to hide. What is the truth, but to look honestly at the mess we're in and admit where we went wrong. We can then correct our mistakes. This type of self-examination is useful and helps us to develop a sense of responsibility. It makes us humble and enables us to grow spiritually. The truth often hurts, because it isn't pleasant to look at our own faults. Now it's pointless to keep blaming ourselves and fall into the trap of endlessly regretting past actions.

All we need to do is to be ready to change, as we fully accept our current situation and surrender to the guidance of our Conscience. How do we do this? By talking to others, praying, asking, meditating, reading uplifting books... There is no given solution, but introspection is the beginning of the journey. As we look inside, we prepare ourselves to receive inspiration from the outside.

We can attempt to figure out what sort of impact our actions will have on others and ourselves, but there is no guarantee. No one can predict the future with accuracy. Let me be guided by empathy - putting myself in other peoples shoes - and by love. In the end, only love is real. Love is our true nature. Love is Truth.

"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." - 1 Corinthians 13:6

Painting: "Sunflower" by Shanti Marie