Your Truth Is Not Always The Truth
by: Michaelson Williams - 8/6/24
Your mental state is your mental weight. Some of you are carrying around a ton but are using social media to ignore the pressure bearing down on you. Reach out to someone who will not fill your head with more lies you may be telling yourself. Find someone who will mentor you, preferably someone at least 15 to 20 years older. Don’t seek out a mentor who hasn’t lived long enough to have failed enough to teach you about the pitfalls they've experienced over time. Sit, listen, and keep your mind open to the truth. Not "your truth," like many in the self-help space have been pushing, but The Real Truth.
My philosophy here is "Your Truth Is Not Always The Truth," and you should explore the crucial distinctions between the two. Subjective personal truths and objective reality are sometimes vastly different. In many instances, our mental state, life experiences, and emotional struggles distort our perception of what is true. The weight of personal life challenges can sometimes become a heavy load, and many people look to social media as a way out. Interacting with social media or anti-social media for some can act as a temporary escape, providing a veneer of connection while distracting us from addressing the deeper issues of the mind. Digital distractions like social media allow people to ignore or mask the problems they are dealing with in the real world. This creates a false reality where lies become truths or "your truth," not the truth.
This philosophy points out the importance of seeking genuine understanding rather than clinging to a potentially flawed personal narrative. Due to heavy mass social programming, self-perceptions are heavily influenced by biases, fears, and external validation, which most often results in a distorted view of reality. TikTok and other social media platforms, while offering a venue for expression, frequently reinforce personal biases rather than challenge them. Consequently, it can foster a cycle of self-deception where people reinforce their own truths rather than confront the objective truth for a better understanding of the world and the social programming running it.
Breaking free from this cycle requires reaching out to those who can offer a more objective perspective. Finding someone who will provide honest feedback and genuine support, rather than simply parroting back what you want to hear, will be transformative. This person should be someone you respect, yet who is grounded in reality and doesn’t easily bend to the whims of social programming. The person you choose for this mentoring must be willing to challenge your perceptions. They must be willing to guide you through the noise of social media and personal biases to uncover a clearer view of reality. By listening to such voices and keeping an open mind, you can begin to align more closely with objective truths rather than socially programmed distortions.
Ultimately, embracing my philosophy requires a deeper commitment to self-awareness and an openness to understanding difficult truths, which will, in turn, help you have a better understanding of self. It involves recognizing that "your truth" may be a construct influenced by your mental state and external influences rather than an accurate reflection of reality. By acknowledging the "mental weight" you carry and seeking honest, unbiased perspectives, you can achieve a deeper understanding of yourself and your circumstances. This process of self-exploration and truth-seeking allows you to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and authenticity, leading to a more grounded and fulfilling existence.
by: Michaelson Williams
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