The beginning of the search for truth.

In this ever morphing universe, one is oft faced with the question, what is the absolute truth about the purpose of existence?

This is probably the hardest question out there; one with too many answers, or none at all?

However, since almost everyone 'believes' in some answer to this question, that is what I wish to address.

When asked about the absolute truth, many say, "this is what I believe..." But such an answer is relative. All of us have made such statements at some point in our lives, but now is the time to challenge them. If you don't care about the truth, then read no further. But if you do, then read carefully.

What you believe, is inconsequential in the search for the absolute truth. Because what you believe doesn't change the nature of the transcendent reality.

Just as in a physics classroom, the statement, "I believe the earth is flat", has no room because no matter what one believes the earth will remain an oblate spheroid. Similarly, the statement, " I believe..." has no room in the search for the absolute truth, because belief that is not backed by proof means little. However, 'proof' in this sense needn't be physical or mathematical, but it definitely needs to be reasonable and experiential.

So, with this abandon of biases, preconceived notions, and unchallenged beliefs, and with an unadulterated thirst for answers only, can one be successful in finding and distinguishing between what is true and what is 'an opinion'.

In summary, whether I am Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Zoroastrian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, Jew, atheist, agnostic, or identify with any other group of people who fall under a particular belief system, it won't change the ultimate or actual nature of reality. Whether I 'believe' this or not is another matter altogether.

So now ask yourself, having let go of your previously upheld but unchallenged beliefs, who am I? Why am I here? Is there a God? Why do people suffer? ...

It is now that the search for the truth has begun in true earnest.

And when you find an answer, you will not say, "I believe..." you will say this, " I know... "