Truth means an understanding of what is.

It is a standard for accuracy, representing what is genuine or actual rather than false, or believed, within oneself.

This means that truth is different to opinion or belief.

Belief is the mental acceptance of a proposition, idea, or premise as true, accompanied by a feeling of certainty, conviction, or trust. A belief may need to be constantly maintained, thereby creating the possibility of a burden on the mind. It constitutes a personal attitude, opinion, or faith regarding the reality of something, regardless of whether empirical evidence or proof exists.

An opinion is a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. An opinion can take the form of an idea on how something works or how to do something. It can take the form of an assessment of something’s worth. An opinion is speculative.

Truth can be measured personally.

Broadly speaking there are two types of truth, one that has to do with the present moment, is specific to the moment, and is therefore constantly changing. The other broad category of truth is things that are constant over time, things that are what is and do not change from moment to moment. The thread that can hold the moments together into something wholistically meaningful. These are truths about the reality of relationship that once understood provide joy and excitement and passion for life. Or technical truths, truths about the physical nature of things, also part of joy of life.

Understanding relationship truths that are constant over time is the basis of wisdom and peace of mind.

Wisdom is the understanding and practice of right action, action that has a kind, confident, and accepting intent, feeling, and personal internal outcome.

Wisdom and right action come from internal self knowledge gained from relationship with others.

Understanding that life happens from moment to moment, that some things constantly change, combined with wisdom, and the understanding that there are always new things to feel and learn, is the basis for contentment.

This means that understanding what is true is the basis for happiness, and the letting go of any antagonism toward yourself and others. It is the basis of love, unconditional love, with all that this brings.

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