I speak the truth"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell
Knowing the truth is not enough; we are called to speak the truth, even when it is difficult. Keeping silent is often the easier path, but a path of spirit is not always easy. It is often easier to tell an untruth than to speak the truth, because of the consequences of truth-telling, but Ma'at calls us to accept the consequences and grow through speaking the truth.
"There are no whole truths; all truths are half-truths. It is trying to treat them as whole truths that plays the devil". -- Alfred North Whitehead
None of us have a handle on "The Truth". We can only judge what is truth for ourselves and share it with others. We cannot force it on anyone else; trying to force "The Truth" on others has been the cause of many religious wars over the centuries. It also causes dissension among friends and family members! Often we have to combine our truths and piece them together into one puzzle that will give us a more complete Truth.
Speaking the truth means refusing to be silent in the face of abuse, whether it is yours or another's.
Speaking the truth means standing up for those who have no voice to cry out: children, elders, and all those in between who are abused, downtrodden, and taken advantage of.
Speaking the truth means going to the authorities when you have witnessed injustice or illegal activity in workplace.
Speaking the truth means that you are no longer a victim of circumstances.
Speaking the truth is a means of taking back your power and living your authentic self.
Thoughts on Truth:
"Whoever undertakes to set himself up as a judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods." -- Albert Einstein
"We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart." -- Blaise Pascal
"The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off." Gloria Steinem
"Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence." -- Henri Frederic Amiel
