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Universal Truths
"The Truth shall set you free"
~ Jesus

When the universe was breathed into existence, something else was "out there" besides the galaxies, stars, and planets. This "something" will never be measured by scientific instruments. Physical creation and all the wonders that go with it would be more than enough to keep the minds of the scientists occupied. But the All-Knowing mind knew that scientists would not be the only ones who would want to seriously contemplate the nature of the universe and how we fit into it.
There would be the mystics, the philosophers, and the metaphysicians who would want to seek and understand the Universal Truths that were also an integral part of creation. They are the ones who would use the heart more than the mind in their pursuit of what interested them most. And in the process of peeling away the layers of false beliefs and illusions about material life, they would try to gift us with their best insights into the nature of humanity and our connection to the universe in which we live.
Somehow, these wise souls would know that the quest for Truth transcends all other activity. They also knew that, sooner or later, their own journey would inspire the same search in many others who might find themselves on the threshold of spiritual awakening and awareness.
What is the Truth? How do we know it? What is its purpose? How does it influence our spiritual compass? Why is it so important to cosmic journey?
To begin answering these questions, one has to return to the source of all truth, the Absolute Truth, before time and space ever existed. By divine design, God chose to place in each soul an endless need to search for an understanding of its Source. Even though All That Is is impossible to fully comprehend, the need to do so is eternal. Sometimes this need is forgotten, while at other times it is quite active. In the process of searching for the Truth, we become more of who we are and advance the growth and evolution of our consciousness.

Truth is something that is self-evident and can be traced to the knowledge or feeling we have about any given thing. On an everyday basis, we know that heat burns, food nourishes, and one plus one is two. However, I'm not talking about that kind of mind-based truth.
There is another kind of truth that can only be found with the heart. By design, the heart is the seat of knowingness where one feels that something is right and what is not right; what is the highest choice we can make and what isn't. The reason for this is that the heart is intimately co-joined with the soul, and the interplay between the two serves as the spiritual compass and moral rudder that guides us on our journey through the cosmos.
There is another property of Truth that is also very important: it is unchangeable. In God's world, there are cycles within cycles. Some are large, while others are small. Yet, all of it guarantees a constantly changing universe so that nothing, including us, remains static. On the other hand, within all of that incomprehensible unsettledness and shifting around, the Truth is forever constant, applies everywhere, is never forced upon us, and is always available to those who seek it.
While here on Earth, we have the opportunity to search for this Truth lifetime after lifetime so that it may free us from the compulsive over-identification we have with our physical bodies and the material world. Even though the Truth can threaten and destroy our structures of false beliefs and how we might view reality, at the right time in our ongoing journey we also find it incredibly inviting. Sooner or later its pull and influence becomes the most important part of our lives, especially when we try to live our Truth.
What are some of the truths that can be found all over the universe? I am going to describe some of the big ones. This is not the entire list by any means. Nor is it my list. It comes from the teachings I've exposed myself to over the years. And their availability does not belong to any exclusive group or religion. They are free for the asking. No one owns them. There is no fee or donation required to access them. The real God, not the ones fabricated by various religions to satisfy their self-serving agendas, made it that way. As with any truth or teaching, each should be brought to the heart to see if it feels right and then used according to ones own choices and wishes.