Truth is not just an ideal - it's something to live out every day

The pursuit of truth is often conjoined to issues of public importance, affixed as an ideal to the lives of the leaders who protect, advise and guide us. We consider truth a necessity for those in positions of power (i.e. the President), as well as those who help keep our society functioning (i.e. police, teachers) – and rightly so.

It's important to remember, however, that truth is a value that transcends classes and positions. It is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. The truth we share with a friend or lover is the foundation for a healthy, happy relationship. Truth in an intimate context manifests itself in a variety of ways: a request for space, an affection revealed, an thought shared, a promise, an apology, an act of forgiveness – all are vessels for truth among those we're close to. The truth that will most often come into our lives.

Any lasting relationship must be built up around the trust two people have in each other. When we form meaningful bonds, we catch a mere glimpse of all the possibilities we hold within ourselves – great capacities for courage, love, tolerance, kindness, and, above all, truth.