Ultimate Truth

Khalil A. Rahsheed

Gregory McCoy

Composition 1 TD III

Truth

            Yesterday’s science fiction is today’s science fact. I’m old enough to remember Dick Tracy’s wristwatch communicator, and our ‘Weekly Reader’ elementary school newspaper which regaled the students with predictions of the future and advanced technology. I also recall how my mother howled with laughter when I excitedly shared an article with her, which described how we would be purchasing and wearing clothing made from recycled plastic. If we went back in time a hundred years and described our present world with its technology and civilization, it wouldn’t be true to that listening audience unless we could verify it for them. What has changed in the interim is mankind’s perception of what is true, real or possible. As we become more aware of ourselves and our surroundings our perceptions change, our truths change. If consciousness is infinite then so is perception, which becomes a never-ending story. Our truths would constantly change with our perspectives. Is it possible for man to travel to Mars? At one time mankind wondered if it were possible to circumnavigate the globe, and to many the answer was no. Ultimate truth can only be observed from the ultimate perspective. Perhaps you’re right; I suppose someone could reach that level. It’s like our aha moments, the world didn’t change we did. Our perceptions were clearer. Can there be and end to ever increasing consciousness?  I don’t think so.