We recently had dinner with a wonderful friend and colleague, Michelle Guenther. During our meal, Michelle mentioned a conversation at work when she responded to a question with, “What I believe to be true is....” She said she frequently prefaces her answers to questions with that phrase and that she got it from me.

I was pleasantly surprised. I, too, frequently use that phrase when confronted with significant or challenging questions. The preface may always be needed, but often I just forget to say it… or maybe I do know the truth, sometimes. For me these are difficult and important definitions. I like to think I’m on a journey toward the truth that I may not finish while I’m still alive.

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