7 Universal Truths

7 Universal truths




It is a paradox, but truth can be distorted intentionally or unintentionally. It is all a matter of perception. Right from the moment we are born, we are influenced by people surrounding us, their opinions, their perceptions about life and other people. It is almost impossible for anyone to be detached and unaffected by other people in their life. Our moral beliefs, our religious beliefs are tainted by what we have learnt over the years in our growing years. Until and unless you are aware of the pre-conceived notions that you are carrying within you, whatever you learn as an adult is just masking up your learnt behavior in childhood.



Yet there are some truths that are so universal that they transcend all the concepts that are instilled in us.



1. Death is inevitable and unpredictable. When we are aware of our own fragile existence, we set our priorities differently. We are appreciative of each and every opportunity to smile.

2. Life is beautiful: There are times when the hell in our minds, raises the questions about whether life is worth it. Yet, the truth is life is beautiful. Life is not just you or what happens to you, it is the whole pulsating, living and ever evolving universe.

3. Money matters: This is one truth which I have denied for a long time. I know in many spiritual books, money is considered the root for all evils, yet the truth remains, money is a very important aspect in leading a happy life.

4. Love gives joy and pain: I am not talking just about romantic love, but love for your children, friends, and family. Love is beautiful , in fact life is love, yet just like life it is foolish t o expect to only give you glorious bliss. When someone you love is hurt, you hurt more. I have met mothers who have loved and lost their kids, and the pain in their eyes is heart-wrenching.

5. There are no guarantees in life: Life doesn’t come with guarantees or warranties. Your survival depends on how fast and well you adapt to change.

6. The more you have the more you fear: Isn’t this true? Remember the time as a child when you had no possessions, you had no fear. Fear paralyzes us from living a full life.

7. Life is not fair: The sooner we accept this, the better our lives will be. I have never met a person who hasn’t been short-changed in life at some point in their life.