The Truth Always Rises

141 Pages·2018·0.71 MB·English

by  Molly Mccord

The Truth Always Rises:
Torches of Light for Life’s Darker Passages

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by Molly McCord, M.A.
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Copyright © 2018 by Molly McCord
Some chapters in this book were originally written in 2014 and formerly
published in the ebook: Guided By Your Light: Inspirations for Ridiculously
Loving and Celebrating Yourself.
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This book is dedicated to my amazing mom, my favorite spiritual teacher of all
time.
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Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Carrying Torches of Light
2. Deconditioning and Ego Deaths
3. Truth As A Messenger of Potential
4. Faith It ‘Til You Make It
5. Blinded By the Light of New Truths
6. The Journey of Knowing Your Truth
7. The Soul Purpose Question
8. Truth As A Choice Point
9. Sitting With Your Emotions
10. Return To Sender
11. The Other Faces of Unconditional Love
12. Opening Up To Greater Collective Energy
13. Expanding Your Energy Out Into The World
14. When Believing In Your Truth Carries You Higher
15. Owning All of Your Energy
16. Then Something Amazing Happened At A Party
17. Your Truth As An Inner Fortress

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About Molly McCord
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Introduction

If truth were a physical element to you, would you envision it as a clear
rippling stream, or a wild river roaring through steep canyon walls? Would you
see truth as endless ocean waves continually flowing around the globe? Or
maybe truth would appear as a quiet, remote lake resting in perfect tranquility.
Perhaps truth would be clean, pristine air; untouched areas of the troposhere,
rising up to kiss the cosmos. Truth as pure as air that fills every single breath of
every living being on the planet. Maybe this physical manifestation of truth
glides and swirls, soars alongside clouds, clears tragic storms, and purifies what
remains.
Or would you see truth as the hardiness of earth and the rising pride of
mountains? Visible and everlasting, as it forms the deepest ocean trenches and
the driest desert lands. Solid summits, flourishing valleys, and Grand Canyon
gorges that have existed on the planet for billions of years. Truth that is steady,
reliable, and timeless.
Or is truth a roaring fire that burns eternally, wildly, with a tireless passion for
life? An energy scorching and blazing with fierce determination that sears
through anything that stands in its way. A physical version of truth that burns
brightly, flows steadily like lava, and tempers itself as needed to maintain its
flames.
Truth could be any, or all, of these natural physical elements. Truth is one of
those concepts - like gratitude, forgiveness, compassion, soul, and love - that
carries a meaning we can feel and know energetically, while intellectually
holding many explanations that fit its timeless form. Truth has long been
explored, danced with, and defined by many masters, prophets, and spiritual
leaders. We have searched for its understanding for centuries, seeking a deeper,
more intimate knowingness of its essence. Numerous teachers have shared their
understandings of truth, each attempting to capture a description of the
indescribable:
Buddha said, “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the
truth.”
Krishna said, “Understanding immortality, those who are wise do not seek for
truth among those things which are impermanent.”
Jesus Christ said, “Wisdom is the seeking of truth, and anyone who seeks the
truth will avoid the traps in life that destroy the spirit.”
Gandhi practiced his understanding of truth by focusing on being in the
world, without being of it. “When I despair, I remember that all through history
the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and
murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always
fall. Think of it--always.”
Swami Vivekananda said, “All truth is eternal. Truth is nobody’s property; no
race, no individual can lay any exclusive claim to it. Truth is the nature of all
souls.”
In Zen Buddhism, the ability to have instant knowing is called satori, or
kensho, which means “seeing into one’s true nature.” It is an immediate and
clear connection to truth.
Ancient teachings and texts provide a solid basis on the search for truth. In
modern times, the seeking of truth, in all its plentiful forms, is alive and stronger
than ever. The Merriam-Webster dictionary gives truth only four official
explanations, but it easily could have pages of meanings from countless sources.
Multiple understandings of truth can reside at once, expanding and widening the
definition of a word that can be hard to grasp and fleeting to permanently hold.
There is no single truth, but there are numerous truths that emerge from a central
spoke in the wheel.
We can also file truth under a number of genres: Personal truths. Political
truths. Historical truths. Physical truths. Spiritual truths. Your personal truth is
based on your belief systems; as in, what you find meaningful, valuable, and of
importance in life. Belief systems reflect where you find value and resonance in
the world at large. You believe in certain ideals, politics, principles, rules, and
personal understandings of yourself. You believe in what is possible for you in
your life, or conversely, what is not possible because it is outside of your belief
system. Truth may have evolving definitions based on your evolving personal
experiences. If you look back on your life, you’ll probably see how truth shifted
to different meanings throughout your growth. At the age of 16, perhaps truth
was tied to your desire for independence or freedom from your family. Maybe
when you were 24 years old, truth was the desire to follow a career calling or
start a family. Maybe when you were 33 years old, truth was related to your new
sense of self and personal values. Maybe yesterday your truth was found in
maintaining your calm during a heavily-charged political conversation.
In this book, we are exploring more about truth as it presents itself on the
rocky, roller coaster path of spiritual awakening. Life forces us to descend into
darker passages where we enter caves of despair and hallways of fear. We
experience ego deaths, intense emotions, rejection, judgment, shame, or guilt.
When we have been wronged or betrayed…. When we have experienced lies,
deceit or manipulation… When we have held back a full story or have known
that information is being hidden or covered up, we relentlessly navigate through
the shadows, dark corners, and hidden secrets to return to the truth. As we
experience untruth in our lives, we can choose to forge ahead with a deeper
knowingness that at some point in time, perhaps later than the ego prefers, the
real truth will be brought to the light.
Just as we descend into the dark, we always ascend back up into a place of
higher truth and inner knowingness. For each fall, there is a rise. For each period
of doubt, there is new wisdom to gain. Perhaps everything in the Universe,
including the earth, water, fire, and air, are all ultimately making its way towards
greater truth at all times. A grand experiment is underway in which we are
invited and enticed to participate in the experience of truth as we move through
the valleys, summits, and peaks of life. We discover the truth of what we believe,
what matters the most, what holds value and meaning, what our feelings reveal,
and the endless flame of inner truth that burns in the private pockets of our
hearts.
There is no single definition of truth presented here, but you will find a
common thread that I believe connects all understandings of the word:
unconditional love. The hardest parts of our lives, those darkest of passages, are
when we feel the most disconnected from a bigger love. We are often pushed
down, down, down into the lowest parts of our being and experience very
difficult situations.
The stories and messages in this book explore how challenging it can be to
connect with a deeper truth of unconditional love, especially as we experience
rejection, judgment, and the power of choice points. Truth shows up as you
decondition from limiting beliefs, experience ego deaths, explore your soul
purpose, and sit in the power of your feelings. Truth emerges on the rocky path
of creative self-expression and believing in yourself while also connecting to
huge amounts of faith. Relationships can be powerful messengers of truth as you
return energy to the original sender, practice accepting those who do not see the
real you, and honor the importance of owning all of your energy – talents,
power, wisdom, and abilities – regardless of anyone else’s actions or words.
Each of these areas of life contain the potential to amplify the truth of your
feelings, what is in your heart, and what you believe is possible for yourself in
this world. I hope you connect with reminders of what truth can look like, or
perhaps just where you can leave an open window for it to climb in at the right
time, perhaps even when you least expect it. Sometimes we have to play a “long
game” with truth, meaning it does not show up to validate us immediately or
reveal itself on an expected timeline. We have to stick it out, get stronger, stay
open, and continue to trust.
If you are looking for more strength, faith, and trust in your life right about
now, I sincerely hope this book delivers those messages to your heart, mind, and
soul. The darker phases often challenge us deeply. But just as the lotus flower
rises up through the mud, or how exquisite crystals grow in the most isolated of
caves, we are always surrounded by truth as a natural presence on the planet.
Truth grows and breathes, regardless of anything else that is happening
externally. I hope you feel that strength and power within you, too, as the truth of
who you are continues to rise.