There is a hidden force that we seldom acknowledge. It is subtle, yet all-encompassing. It sways, bends, and reshapes the very fabric of our understanding. It is not a force of nature, nor is it divine—it is far simpler. It is the **lie**, and more often than not, we are ensnared by it without even realizing.
In a world where falsehood wears the mask of truth, how does one begin to unravel the deception? The truth, by its nature, is whole and complete. Yet, when something is added to it or stripped away, what remains is not truth—it is a lie. And in this lie, we unknowingly live.
But what happens when the lie becomes the norm?
The answer lies in the practices we follow, the traditions we hold dear, and the beliefs we protect. We assume these customs, ideas, and perceptions are truth, for they have been passed down, etched into the core of our beings. They tell us who we are, what to believe, and how to act. But what if they are built on nothing more than well-disguised falsehoods?
A Whisper in the Shadows:
Lies are never born in the open. They start as whispers in the shadows, shaping themselves slowly over time, merging with our realities until we can no longer distinguish them from the truth. When these lies spread far enough, they become indistinguishable from the very air we breathe. You don’t see it. You don’t question it. You just live it.
Religious rituals, social norms, cultural expectations—what if they have all, in some way, been touched by this unseen force? Not deliberately, but by the simple passage of time, as truth was chipped away, molded, reshaped—until what remains is a distorted reflection of what once was.
The lie now stands tall, accepted by the masses, defended by those who do not know they have fallen into its embrace. And here lies the greatest irony: **the lie does not need to convince you it is the truth**. It only needs you to believe it enough that you never seek the truth at all.
The majority of the world unknowingly walks this path, unaware that they have inherited false practices and beliefs that are far removed from their origins. They perform them with devotion, with faith, with pride, thinking they are righteous. They do not ask questions. Why would they? When something has become so deeply embedded in one’s identity, challenging it feels like an assault on reality itself.
But every lie, no matter how grand, is fragile. It rests on a delicate balance of silence and repetition. It fears scrutiny, for scrutiny is the seed of truth. And truth, no matter how buried, always seeks to rise.
In ancient times, the prophets—those rare souls who dared to see through the veil—stood against these deceptions. They spoke of a singular truth while the masses clung to their comforting lies. **Abraham** destroyed the idols worshipped by his people, not because he sought chaos, but because he saw through the veil of falsehood. **Moses** stood before a mighty Pharaoh, who built an empire on lies and enslaved minds just as much as bodies.
Each time, the truth was not what the people expected. It was uncomfortable. It was alien. But it was **real**.
A Silent Majority, An Eternal Truth
Today, the lie persists in different forms, but the principle remains the same. Many of us unknowingly follow rituals, customs, and beliefs that have deviated from their original essence. They may have begun as truths, but over time, through additions, subtractions, and misinterpretations, they have become something else entirely. Yet, they are followed with fervor, defended with conviction.
The truth, however, is timeless. It is not altered by the passage of years or the whims of men. It does not bend under the weight of time. It simply **is**. But in a world of lies, **truth becomes the rebel**, the outcast, the uncomfortable whisper that dares to challenge the echo of conformity.
And herein lies the paradox: in a world that celebrates falsehood, truth becomes the most dangerous force of all.
The Rules of a Lie: Unveiling the Hidden
1. The first rule of a lie is simple: **it must remain hidden**. Lies thrive in the dark, away from questioning eyes. They wrap themselves in layers of complexity, disguising themselves as truth. But the moment the lie is exposed to light, it begins to wither.
2. The second rule is that **lies multiply**. To cover one falsehood, you must create another. The web grows thicker, and soon, the lie takes on a life of its own. It spreads, it infects, and it alters the minds of those who accept it without question.
3. The third rule: **lies lack permanence**. While they may dominate the present, time wears
them down. Truth is patient, for it knows it needs no defense. Lies, however, crumble under the weight of investigation, of curiosity, of those brave enough to seek what is real.
The Final Revelation: The Truth Seeker
In the end, to seek the truth in a world built on lies is not just an intellectual endeavor—it is a rebellion. It is the act of standing against the current, of questioning the unquestionable. It is a journey not for the faint of heart, for the truth, while liberating, often comes at a cost.
But in a world of false practices, where so many unknowingly walk in darkness, **the truth becomes a light**—small at first, but growing stronger with each lie that is unraveled. To follow this light is to see the world as it truly is, not as it has been constructed to appear.
So, in a world full of lies, **what will truth be considered?**
Perhaps, it will be seen as something strange, something dangerous, something radical. But to those who seek it, truth will be the only thing worth finding.
