In a sea of talking heads and endless information how do we know what is the truth in today's society? Who do we trust?

I think the truth can safely be defined as something we all want to get closer to which is also something that is in our own best interests to know.

Here are five ways we can improve the likelihood that we meet the truth in the busyness of modern times:

1. Follow the heart. If someone's message does not feel right, or we do not get a comfortable feeling from what someone is saying, then it is likely not a message of love and therefore is not a message in our highest interests. Only we can know if something is true to us because only we can know what our hearts are telling us. A message that is right for one person will not always be right for others, but a message from the heart will feel right for many people. It is when a person's message feels right that we know it is true for us.

The truth should be something that is in our own best interests to know.

 

2. Avoid fear. When we are afraid we lose control and we are more likely to let someone else decide for us what we should do. When fear permeates our culture we tend to give money and authority to those who claim they will help us. Acting on fear is not in our own best interests and does not bring us closer to truth because it does not come from the heart. Something true would not contain fear if we have defined truth as something that we want to get closer to. Why would we want to expose ourselves to chaotic, fearful vibrations when we can choose to listen to other messages that are uplifting and vibrate positively?

3. Who benefits? Too much information is often intended to direct our energies to benefit someone else. We must look closely to see if our own best interests are being served. Do they listen to us? Do they understand, not just our angers, but our dreams for ourselves and our society? Are they providing me information that will make me stronger and wiser?

4. Be curious. Take time to absorb different viewpoints in a wide variety of subjects. The more knowledge we have the more likely we are to understand events in life. Sometimes the truth is hard to accept because it surprises us with its suddenness or its profound meaning. But we should be cautious here of letting this shock turn into a fear of accepting a new truth. We should not shut down from listening just because information seems outside our comfort zone.

5. A Trusted Friend. It is also a good idea to find a friend or relative that can be trusted and use them as a resource, and we can always ask a senior citizen.