The Pursuit of Clearly Seeing, Understanding, and Responding to Reality
The questions we ask, the answers we seek, the life we want to live, the suffering we want to eliminate… have been common for all humans in every century and have been extensively written about. The explanations and answers are available to you if you know where to look. In many of the books I read there are common themes woven through them tying together life experiences. Some of these books go back 2500+ years. They are available to and all around us. All you have to do is read, understand, contemplate, and practice the knowledge.
The Definition of an Uncompromising Realist
Strictly adhering to depicting reality without embellishment, idealization, or concessions. Presenting the world as it is, even if it includes unpleasant or harsh details, refusing to soften or alter their perspective to fit a particular narrative or expectation. Essentially, being completely truthful and objective in the representation of reality, even when it might be difficult to accept. This is to see life as it is, so the outcome of which is being at peace with the world and moving calmly through its experiences.
No compromises: They will not sugarcoat or omit details to make a situation seem better than it is.
Focus on truth: Their primary concern is accurately reflecting reality, even if it is harsh or uncomfortable.
No idealization: They avoid portraying situations, belief systems, ideologies, or people in a more positive light than they deserve.
Unwavering perspective: They stick firmly to their interpretation of reality without being swayed by outside pressures to change their view.
Philosophically: A thinker who believes that the world exists independently of our perception and that our understanding should be based on objective observation.
Effectively Dealing With Reality Eases Your Suffering
The answers, tools, and practices for managing, reducing, ending your suffering have been known for 25 centuries. All you have to do is learn them and use them.