the space between us all
by: Robert Bruns 02.05.2010 No Comments »After review, only TWO Beatles songs have the word ‘truth’ in the lyrics; Within You Without You by George Harrison and Honey Don’t by Ringo Starr.
A fascinating discovery, I wonder if John and Paul deliberately stayed away from such abstract definitions of truth. The Beatles are hands down the best at creating imaginative truths and realities without being preachy. They were smart enough to know they didn’t know the answers of contemporary society, but smart enough to exert influence by doing what they did best.
In my estimation, the ultimate quest in the world is the search for truth — hence I’m a student of the sciences and religions, if they’re both right, we meet in the middle. Religion hits the abstract, science hits the concrete.
Contemporary dialogue constantly explores the abstracts and concretes of this prevailing game.
This mornings readings examine Otto Von Bismark and his reunification efforts of the German Empire circa 1850. Quotations reveal two truths articulated in the different manners.
An abstract truth: (One you can relate to without being there)
When you want to fool the world, tell the truth. -Otto Von Bismarck
A concrete truth: (you have to see it to believe it)
Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war. -Otto Von Bismarck
The world is too big and complicated, so most of us have to deal with the abstract. Virtuous ignorance makes individuals believe they can deal in the concrete on any and all subjects.
