We often believe that our truth is the ultimate truth, the only reality that matters. Our values, beliefs, and experiences shape this perception, making it difficult to see beyond our own perspectives. Yet, the more we hold onto our singular version of truth, the more we try to impose it on others—expecting them to think, feel, and act in ways that align with our worldview.

This need for control, masked as righteousness, often leads to conflicts, misunderstandings, and even deep-seated bitterness. We cling to anger and resentment because we feel our truth has been invalidated. Our ego refuses to acknowledge that truth is not absolute—it is fluid, shaped by individual experiences, cultures, and emotions. What is fact for one may not be fact for another, and what seems right in one context may not hold the same weight in another.

The reality is, everything is an illusion. There is no single truth—only perspectives. Every individual sees the world through their unique lens, and their version of truth is as valid as ours. The moment we accept this, we release the burden of forcing others to conform. We make space for understanding, compassion, and coexistence.

Letting go of the rigidity of our beliefs does not mean we abandon them; rather, we acknowledge that they are ours alone and need not define others. True wisdom lies in recognizing that there are countless truths, each as real as the next, depending on where one stands.

Perhaps, then, peace is not in proving our truth, but in allowing multiple truths to exist, embracing the diversity of thought, and finding harmony in coexistence rather than control.

• Ranjitha Raj