Truth is ______________.

[Shalimar]

truth... like the layers of understanding?

Yes, but also the complexities of a particular truth, particularly if emotions are involved. I think of it as the architectural bones which are the foundation. Work with them, and both therapist and client
grow. Forgive me if I seem obtuse, I am attempting to describe something which is very lateral, somewhat intuitive.

 

[Shalimar]

truth... like the layers of percipience

I read this after I responded to your initial version of this comment. Now, I realise my explanation was perhaps superfluous. You have nailed it.

 

[multimodAL]

I read this after I responded to your initial version of this comment. Now, I realise my explanation was perhaps superfluous. You have nailed it.

sometimes it takes a moment for the idea to gel...

 

[multimodAL]

Yes, but also the complexities of a particular truth, particularly if emotions are involved. I think of it as the architectural bones which are the foundation. Work with them, and both therapist and client
grow. Forgive me if I seem obtuse, I am attempting to describe something which is very lateral, somewhat intuitive.

thank you... this explanation offers an opportunity to make the much needed comparison.

 

[Shalimar]

sometimes it takes a moment for the idea to gel...

For some of us, many moments.

 

[Shalimar]

thank you... this explanation offers an opportunity for an clarification and an explanation to the differences thereof

You are most welcome, I struggled to apply language to something that, for me, is not very verbal.

 

[ShaRe]

Truth is, that which hurts to admit, to see, to acknowledge and to follow when you don't want to. Truth makes us better, not worse, for if we lie, we dishonor ourselves and those who taught us not to.

If we admit our lies, we turn away from hiding evil and expose it. We become honorable and a trusted friend.

Kant said a lie is more a violation of one's duty to oneself than of one's duty to others...
I agree..

 

[multimodAL]

You are most welcome, I struggled to apply language to something that, for me, is not very verbal.

philosophers have been wrestling with this for time immemorial. we share your 'pane'...

 

[ShaRe]

Has anyone tried asking the Chatgpt artificial intelligence system this question?

Interesting notion...

 

[ShaRe]

I believe some truths have layers, rather than a singular, linear point. They can also be varied, depending on the situation, or the persons involved. This is one of the complexities of my particular job. It can be challenging to wade through in order to help my clients.

I understand "layers" as mitigators or mitigations surrounding the truth. There is rarely a straight line to truth ...

 

[dobielvr]

The 'truth' is sometimes hard to hear.......

 

[seadoug]

The truth is somewhere between what I remember and what actually happened.

 

[multimodAL]

when virtual transcends irl... there's inspiration to be found. (i'm really scarrrrrd!)

 

[OneEyedDiva]

You know what they say about truth sometimes...."Truth hurts!"

 

[SeniorBen]

Q. ChatGPT, what is truth?
A. Truth is a concept that refers to a state of being in accordance with fact or reality. It is often used to describe an idea or belief that is accurate or conforms to a standard of accuracy and honesty.

 

[Lara]

I first interpreted the title of this thread as giving an example of truth rather than defining truth.
But examples define truth. So here's one...

Truth is...
...that Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the Truth.

1 Corinthians 13:4-6

 

[Jamala]

The one whose walk is blameless,
who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from their heart;
whose tongue utters no slander,
who does no wrong to a neighbour,
and casts no slur on others.

Psalm 15: 2-3

 

[ShaRe]

Q. ChatGPT, what is truth?
A. Truth is a concept that refers to a state of being in accordance with fact or reality. It is often used to describe an idea or belief that is accurate or conforms to a standard of accuracy and honesty.

"...in accordance with fact or reality." I agree this much is so.

 

[ShaRe]

Truth telling is a ""perfect duty," one so basic that it cannot be overridden by other values."
E. Kant

 

[Mr. Ed]

BS

 

[Gary O']

Truth is ______________.​

To be buried....deep
....in congress

 

[Marie5656]

 

[ShaRe]

BS

 

[Lara]

My faith-based response to what is truth...

Truth is within. It's in our heart, mind, and soul.
Our heart, when softened, opens to it. Our mind believes it.
Our senses fully aware. Our soul embraces it.
Even if we we're blind our eyes still see truth.

"...and the truth will set us free"
John 8:32

 

[Lavinia]

For my mother, "Truth" was what she chose to believe. It was always best to tell her what she wanted to hear.

Unfortunately, this is the current trend....saying what people want to hear, not the truth.