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In the world today, people always claim to be searching for truth. I feel very lucky that I am able to have many aspects that aid my search for truth. Through these truths, I am able to make decisions and stand firmly in them. There are many external people and places that I see as sources of truth such as God, friends, relationships, and school. Along with external sources, my internal sources play an important role in my life and are based on my experiences, heart, and judgment. Through the combination of all sources of truth, I became the person I am today.

First, my external source of truth is God. Throughout my life, I have doubted God several times. However, that did not last long because He continuously makes Himself evident in daily life. God has been my only stable truth for the past eighteen years. He has guided me along my journey to find myself. I now know that everything happens for a reason. I have learned to base my decisions on how He would want me to act and open my eyes to the many ways He presents Himself to me. When I am in a difficult situation, I look to God for reassurance or guidance because he never steers me in the wrong direction. He has taught me to look within others and myself for answers to questions I have.

Therefore, I have learned to look to my friends. I have always had many friends to rely on and feel comfortable with. They are the second most important source because I feel as though they understand me better than anyone else. My close friends always have my best interests in mind and want me to achieve my goals. They understand my situations and the pressures of our generation. I find that my friends are very honest and humble. I have seen this by the many times they put me before themselves. When I need to get away or seek advice, I know they will always accept me with open arms.

Next, relationships have had major impacts on my life. Looking back on my past relationships and considering my present one, I think I have received something special from each person along the way. Also, I believe I have changed for the better with each past relationship. I have overcome my insecurities and learned to love myself. For the time being, I had someone to connect with on a deeper level and similarly to my friends, they also wanted me to reach my dreams. They have aided in my development and maturity. In addition, I am much more level headed thanks to them.

Finally, my last external source of truth comes from my school. Each class and each teacher collectively participate in not only my educational development but also my overall development. Each teacher I have had taught me a different lesson along with uncovering an additional truth. Even though I do not get to spend much time with my teachers, I value the class time I have to learn something new. All teachers wish for their students to succeed and are willing to help them along their paths and work through the arising obstacles.

In addition, I believe that all of my external truths have allowed me to discover my internal truths. My first internal source of truth is based on my experiences. I have learned most of what I know today from my past and the pasts of others. Experiences teach the most effective lessons and make an ever-lasting impact. Although it normally takes a negative experience to teach a lesson, both positive and negative occurrences mold and shape a person. Looking back on the negative experiences and consequences I have endured, I am grateful for the experience it gave me. I have become a stronger more astute person.

Moreover, my heart has led me where I need to be. I am the type of person who thinks with their head and heart. However, I often find myself making choices based on my heart. The emotions I have felt in several circumstances have led me to making the right decisions and leading me in the right direction. The compassion and mercy I feel towards others has made a difference in the lives around me by the decisions my heart has brought me to make.

Last, my final internal source of truth is my judgment. Over the years, my judgment has matured and developed in many ways. I believe it relies on my other sources of truth to develop judgment. Now, I have grown to trust my judgment and instincts completely based off of what I was taught and what I have seen around me. I have found that typically my judgment is correct even though there still are some surprises in the world around me, which makes life interesting. I am very pleased that I have learned to trust myself and search within for the truth.

In conclusion, many truths collectively complete a person. I would not be the person I am today without all of my aspects of truth. It is very important to me to incorporate God, friends, relationships, and school when making decisions and uncovering the truth. However, it takes my inner sources of my experiences, heart, and judgment to discover truth on a deeper level.