Truth has always been a question that stays with me—not just something I study, but something I live through every day as a student, as a teacher, and as a person trying to understand myself more deeply. When I hear the word truth, I don’t see it as something simple or fixed. Instead, I experience it as something layered, something that changes depending on how deeply I look into it. At first, I used to think truth was just about facts—something that can be proven or measured. For example, when I say “the class starts at 7:00 AM,” that is clearly true because it matches reality. But as I went through more experiences, I realized that not all truths are that straightforward. There are truths that go beyond facts—truths connected to feelings, perspectives, and awareness.
This is where I began to understand that there are different kinds of truth. There are truths that remain constant, like mathematical answers or natural laws—things that do not change no matter who you ask. But there are also truths that depend on how a person sees or experiences something. These are the truths I encounter most in my daily life. I remember a time when I thought I explained a lesson very clearly. In my mind, I knew I did my job well. But after class, a student came to me and said, “Sir, I didn’t understand the lesson.” That moment made me pause. My truth was that I explained it clearly. The student’s truth was that they did not understand. So which one is correct? That experience taught me that truth is not always one-sided. Sometimes, what I believe is true is only part of a bigger picture.
As I continued reflecting on my experiences, I started to realize that there may be a deeper truth that exists beyond what I can immediately see or understand. But as human beings, we often only grasp small parts of it. There were moments in my life when I felt so certain about something, only to later realize that I was missing something important. Those moments humbled me. They reminded me that what I “know” is not always complete.
This connects deeply with something I have been learning in my own journey: the difference between saying “I know it”and “I am aware of it.” For me, knowing is often surface-level. For example, I can say, “I know I am tired,” but still ignore my body and continue working without rest. Or I can say, “I know my student is struggling,” but not take the time to truly understand their situation. Awareness feels different. It is deeper. It requires me to pause, to reflect, and to truly pay attention. When I say, “I am aware that I am tired,” I begin to listen to myself. When I say, “I am aware that my student is struggling,” I become more patient and more understanding. Awareness changes how I respond—it makes my actions more intentional.
There was also a moment in my personal life that helped me understand how truth can vary between people. I once felt that someone was ignoring me. In my mind, that was the truth—I felt hurt and neglected. But when I finally asked, I learned that the person was simply overwhelmed with their own responsibilities. My truth came from my feelings. Their truth came from their situation. That experience taught me not to immediately hold on to my version of truth, but to stay open—to listen, to understand, and to reflect more deeply.
As someone who has faced struggles—mentally, emotionally, and physically—I have also learned that truth is not always comfortable. There were times when I told myself, “I’m okay,” because I had responsibilities to fulfill. But deep inside, I was not. It was only when I became aware of what I was truly feeling—when I allowed myself to pause and acknowledge my exhaustion—that I began to understand a deeper truth about myself. That awareness did not make me weaker; instead, it made me more honest and more grounded.
So when I ask myself, “Is truth fixed or does it change?” I no longer feel the need to choose just one answer. I believe that both exist. There are truths that remain constant, but there are also truths that depend on perspective and experience. What matters most is not just identifying truth, but becoming more aware of it. Because knowing truth can make me informed, but being aware of truth changes how I live, how I teach, and how I relate to others.
In the end, I have come to realize that truth is not something I simply define once and for all. It is something I continue to discover. It grows as I grow. It deepens as I become more aware. And maybe that is the most important realization for me—that truth is not just something to be explained, but something to be lived, questioned, and understood more deeply each day.
Note: This is a curated work and original idea and beliefs of the author, assisted by AI tools for organization, rewording and proofreading of the contents.
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