Comments on: Searching for the Truth http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/ a tongue-in-cheek quest for understanding... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:44:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Jenny Morman http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1954 Jenny Morman Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:22:22 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1954 Thanks Todd and Liara! Appreciate your comments and you. Thanks Todd and Liara! Appreciate your comments and you.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1939 Liara Covert Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:32:31 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1939 In re-reading this blog thread, what stands out for me is the power of honesty in self-reflection. Whenever we permit our thoughts and emotions to flow freely, we learn a lot more than when we teach ourselves to hold back, to repress our true feelings or ignore our inner voice. Asking questions is part of the process. Thanks for your reminding readers that its healthy to be open-minded about whatever happens and whenever in life. In re-reading this blog thread, what stands out for me is the power of honesty in self-reflection. Whenever we permit our thoughts and emotions to flow freely, we learn a lot more than when we teach ourselves to hold back, to repress our true feelings or ignore our inner voice. Asking questions is part of the process. Thanks for your reminding readers that its healthy to be open-minded about whatever happens and whenever in life.

]]> By: Todd http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1914 Todd Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:46:22 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1914 This is a GREAT article Jenny. Thank you for writing this, it certainly inspiures me and gives me some good ideas... Todd This is a GREAT article Jenny. Thank you for writing this, it certainly inspiures me and gives me some good ideas…
Todd

]]> By: Liara Covert http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1832 Liara Covert Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:23:17 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1832 I sense "untruths" are intentional and/ or unintentional. Whether or not individuals have the courage to accept they lie to themselves or whether they choose to examine the reasons why they lie, is all worthy of reflection. Its is said that each soul is born with intention and a sense of purpose. Yet, many people get wrapped up with the ego-mind. This distracts them from what they know deep inside. To reconnect with your Higher self is the key. Emotions are like a gauge. Your feelings offer signs as to whether or not you are happy with yourself, your thoughts and behaviors. Succombing to any negative feelings can be seen to indicate that you are lying to yourself about what you really desire, which is linked to a spectrum of unconditional love and forgiveness. I sense “untruths” are intentional and/ or unintentional. Whether or not individuals have the courage to accept they lie to themselves or whether they choose to examine the reasons why they lie, is all worthy of reflection.

Its is said that each soul is born with intention and a sense of purpose. Yet, many people get wrapped up with the ego-mind. This distracts them from what they know deep inside. To reconnect with your Higher self is the key.

Emotions are like a gauge. Your feelings offer signs as to whether or not you are happy with yourself, your thoughts and behaviors. Succombing to any negative feelings can be seen to indicate that you are lying to yourself about what you really desire, which is linked to a spectrum of unconditional love and forgiveness.

]]> By: Jason http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1772 Jason Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:47:15 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1772 Lies are only indirectly related to the truth because you are only lying if you know (or possibly if you strongly suspect) that you are not telling the truth... if you have no reason to doubt the truth of what you're saying you may be wrong, but you're not lying. Lying requires an active intent to deceive. That means it's only indirectly related to the truth... because not only does it have to be untruthful, but it has to be intentionally so. Lies are only indirectly related to the truth because you are only lying if you know (or possibly if you strongly suspect) that you are not telling the truth… if you have no reason to doubt the truth of what you’re saying you may be wrong, but you’re not lying.

Lying requires an active intent to deceive. That means it’s only indirectly related to the truth… because not only does it have to be untruthful, but it has to be intentionally so.

]]> By: Jenny http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1755 Jenny Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:12:58 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1755 Jason, Still puzzling over your sentence "Lies are related to the truth, but only indirectly." Care to say a bit more? Jason,
Still puzzling over your sentence “Lies are related to the truth, but only indirectly.” Care to say a bit more?

]]> By: Jason http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1742 Jason Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:20:55 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1742 Jenny, as far as I can tell, the path of personal development IS the search for truth... for expanding awareness of that which surrounds us. As that awareness expands, what once seemed certain may waver, or even become obviously false. Lies are related to the truth, but only indirectly. Nothing that you say is a lie unless you know it to be untrue (or at least know that it may not be the truth). As long as you believed it when you said it, it wasn't a lie... it may not have been the truth, but it wasn't a lie. That's a fine line, and one that is often confused and blurry, but no less important for being blurry. Jenny, as far as I can tell, the path of personal development IS the search for truth… for expanding awareness of that which surrounds us. As that awareness expands, what once seemed certain may waver, or even become obviously false.

Lies are related to the truth, but only indirectly. Nothing that you say is a lie unless you know it to be untrue (or at least know that it may not be the truth). As long as you believed it when you said it, it wasn’t a lie… it may not have been the truth, but it wasn’t a lie.

That’s a fine line, and one that is often confused and blurry, but no less important for being blurry.

]]> By: Claire http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1728 Claire Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:39:00 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1728 Hey Jenny, you know this is one of the biggest questions we can ask ourselves on this crazy journey called life! :-) I have no answers or insights, but I'm sure uncertainty is a good thing - and I thank you and Erin for always sharing your uncertainty with us. Liara, I agree with the statement Jenny quoted above - I notice this a lot in my own life. Hey Jenny, you know this is one of the biggest questions we can ask ourselves on this crazy journey called life! :-)

I have no answers or insights, but I’m sure uncertainty is a good thing - and I thank you and Erin for always sharing your uncertainty with us.

Liara, I agree with the statement Jenny quoted above - I notice this a lot in my own life.

]]> By: Jenny Morman http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1692 Jenny Morman Fri, 23 Nov 2007 23:21:33 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1692 Pamir, I really like what you said - "Emotionally what was once true may not always be so. If this is arbitrary then people around you may feel you’re inconsistent. If it sources in your values, then it becomes evolving personal truth." Something to think about. Thanks Jo! :) Aw John, great quote. Perfectly fitting! Liara, you also gave me a sentence to muse on. "You invite interactions with people that echo the kinds of emotions you generate inside yourself. " Thank you so much for all of your wonderful insights. Pamir,
I really like what you said -
“Emotionally what was once true may not always be so. If this is arbitrary then people around you may feel you’re inconsistent. If it sources in your values, then it becomes evolving personal truth.”

Something to think about.

Thanks Jo! :)

Aw John, great quote. Perfectly fitting!

Liara, you also gave me a sentence to muse on. “You invite interactions with people that echo the kinds of emotions you generate inside yourself. ” Thank you so much for all of your wonderful insights.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1691 Liara Covert Fri, 23 Nov 2007 23:15:17 +0000 http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/11/searching-for-the-truth/#comment-1691 What an uplifting series of reflections! The "truth" is whatever you choose to think and believe. You can also choose to believe someone else's idea o "the truth." Your mission and the nature of your relationships are whatever you decide they will be. You invite interactions with people that echo the kinds of emotions you generate inside yourself. Impermanence and change are always predictable. Decide whether this will be in truly uplifting directions. What an uplifting series of reflections! The “truth” is whatever you choose to think and believe. You can also choose to believe someone else’s idea o “the truth.” Your mission and the nature of your relationships are whatever you decide they will be. You invite interactions with people that echo the kinds of emotions you generate inside yourself. Impermanence and change are always predictable. Decide whether this will be in truly uplifting directions.

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