Why HalfCup?

I'm convinced that life has a way of teaching us as we go, and it requires hard work on my part to learn the lessons I need to learn. Recently I have seen that as I've gone through life, my motivation has been to protect myself from pain rather than to learn what is true.  In essence I am my own worst enemy because I believe lies that make me feel comfortable rather than the truth which is what I need.

Our culture is of little help to us in searching for truth because it has been established over a period of time by broken people who, like all of us, have been creating a "false reality" which provides comfort rather than a "real reality" which provides completeness.

One case in point is the age old psychological question, "Do you see the glass of water as being half full, or half empty?" The question itself sheds light on the subtle lies we so desperately cling to for comfort. You see, if I can classify myself as either being a "half full" or a "half empty" person, then I can protect myself from pain. My attitude would be, "I'm a "half empty" person. I never expect much so I never really feel pain." Or, "I'm a "half full" person. It's all good! No matter what happens, I won't feel pain because every situation will always lead to happiness."

I contend that both attitudes become the foundation for a "false reality" that will eventually come crashing down. My experience has been that as I attempt to classify myself in one camp or the other, Life happens. Inevitably, the truth of what I'm seeing and feeling does not jive with the "reality" that I've wanted to believe.

That's because the truth is that the glass of water, which when full will measure 1 cup, has a half a cup of liquid in it. It is true to say that the glass if half empty, AND it is true to say that the glass is half full. There are times when a 1/2 cup of water is plenty, but there are times when it's not near enough. I am weary of my "false realities". I want to see the situations and circumstances in my life for what they really are. I'm convinced that it is only in this truth that I will find joy and be able to love others unselfishly.