Developing a Reverence for Truth

Reverence comes from the Latin word Reverentia and it means to stand in awe of something. To develop reverence for truth is to humble yourself in front of the constants of our existence. Remember that you are alive for only a moment in the timespan we call eternity and, therefore, make life worth living. Standing in awe in front of our mortality gives us a reality check every time we begin to feel attached to life in a very obsessive and neurotic way. We forget that what we do on earth really does truly matter because we are creating a reality that we experience in our livelihood but so do our descendants. Develop yourself and your goals in life to be in line with what makes you beam with joy and life. Here are sixteen different truths you may try to contemplate. 

Now is the only time you can do something with

Procrastination is heavy work for your future self so try to get things done as soon as you could. The present is what matters the most when creating.

Only relationships give meaningful quality of life

We social beings create meaning out of many things but nothing can defy the status of relationships. Whether that is family, friends, or any other type of companionship, relationships make the world dynamic and alive.

How we respond matters more than what happens

It means that you are forever in control of yourself even if tragedies happen. Letting resentment take over your life is living below your capacity as a conscious human being.

Time is our greatest asset never undervalue it

Time will always be the greatest asset we have because it is not bought or replaced. It is valuable so spend it wisely.

You are never entitled to anything or anyone

To become a mature person you must take responsibility and know that you are your own agent. Life is not fair and will not treat you to what you deserve so accept your fate but always strive to become better.

The greatest risk you can take is being yourself

It is best to learn this earlier on in life than to learn it later on when you do not have much time left. Fortify your character and play your roles with consideration and do not let anyone overstep your boundaries. Life by your standards and be yourself all the time because being someone else entirely is living miserably.

Those who aren’t growing are already dead

Growth is evidence for life and where growth doesn’t happen life does not take place. No matter what your age is, never let that define your limits. Always strive to grow no matter what stage you’re in life.

All changes happen only at this moment. Now 

Take initiative in life and do not let life pass you by while being a static and passive person. Take decisive action now because the present is all that ever mattered.

You will die, as will every other person

Do not let the truth of mortality turn you into a nihilist or a tyrant. Flow with life and nourish your human essence. You may die but your impact in life from all your actions and believes will be decisive for the lives of your descendants.

Obsession with happiness will lead you to emptiness

Happiness is a state that is transient and wishing to live in only one state is at odds with life. Life is filled with suffering but that is what makes life dynamic. The seed thrusts itself aggressively out of the dirt and self-actualizes as a beautiful flower. You are the same.

You alone, are responsible for yourself and your life

Once you realize that no one knows more than you do in face of mortality you become accustomed to taking responsibility for your actions. This is true reverence for life and truth and true humility. 

If you try to make people happy, you will lose yourself

Remember that life is about balance. Once you feel content and fulfilled you no longer need to make others happy because you realize that need only came from a place of insecurity. Become who you truly are and impact others positively by your influence and not your need to make others happy.

People will respond more to your actions than your words

Actions speak louder than words. It is because we are who we act to be and actions are more tangible than words. From times immemorial, humans enacted behavior before they could even articulate it. It shows that we communicate through action more than words.

Achievements won’t matter at your deathbed

Nourish your connection with the environment, earth, and relations because that is what you can directly impact. Most people desire greatness but they do not realize that our daily tasks are our small and impactful achievements. 

Eternity is a duality of time, not a quantity

Time is what we can preciously gift those who we love the most and it is truly the best gift because of its irreplaceable nature. Spend time doing what you love and what beautifies your community and society.

Life and death both live on your tongue

Your words can either speak life or speak death. What you say translates into your imagination, mind, mentality, and your reality. Be the kind who manifests life into reality because you are a co-creator of reality.