Reality...For Real?

Who in the world’s reality are we living in? So much drama, stories of which we constantly need to fact-check.  But check with whom?  How is anyone to be trusted?

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There cannot be only one source for information.  Even that one source needs cross-checked.  How do we get someone who is fair, honest, who presents a balance of what all sides say/do, and then what is true about all that?

I read something, it seems stupid or upsetting.  Is it real?  I don’t know.  I read another opinion, another source.  Well, seems so real.  I see with my own eyes the person saying what is stupid or upsetting.  But is it an edited, out-of-context version?  Further searches for a fuller context.  Maybe then “Oh, yeah.  That’s stupid!”  Then I’m on it.  Or maybe I decided, “Oh, yeah. That’s not what they meant.”  Then I’m on that.

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Everyone has their own opinion.  But I’ll look through a few sources before I believe.  Maybe I’ll still have doubts, perhaps because I don’t want to believe.  Sometimes the truth is just so awful, or maybe absurd!  In the end, I must learn to trust myself.

If one is going to speak up against that which is awful, or wrong, or unfair, or racist, or dangerous,  isn’t it always a good thing to seek the truth, or at least listen to all sides?  I think maybe more needs to be taught in schools about learning to be rational, to be impartial, to think through information provided.  Too many people, with our age of instant info, have pre-set notions, beliefs, ideas (I’ve got a few of my own) and have their minds made up.

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 But to grow continually as a person, one must practice such virtues as understanding, kindness, tolerance, faith, forgiveness, compassion.  Put aside the hate altogether.  Put aside at least harsh judgement, old biases, stereotypes, and platitudes.  Put values of fairness, respectfulness, and goodwill up front.  And yes, keep a sense of humor.  It helps retain sanity.  At least it does in my reality.           Theresa M

“Oh reality, it’s not for me and it makes me laugh,

but fantasy world and Disney girls

I’m coming back.”*

*"Disney Girls" sung by Captain & Tennille /1975 album Love Will Keep Us Together
written by Bruce Johnston