Existential truths begin at birth but contemplative truths are innate and seldom apparent (other than free choice) and they require one's time, willingness and dedication to discover. Childish tantrums are thrown, arguments with parents begin when existential truths start to clash with free choice. As the mind matures, it learns to coat existential truths in denials, rationalizations and lies and the cunning ones in this world are experts at that and at controlling free choice. [1] They place themselves as far from the contemplative truths as possible by obsessing with their painted existential truths because contemplative truths are not subject to manipulation so they are not welcomed and are left untouched. Unfortunately for these cunning ones, the contemplative truths are eternal and ignoring them will not stamp out their presence. The moment will come when the chance to discover these contemplative truths will no longer be available. That moment is death and at death one's existential truths are no longer changeable and they become one's eternal truths and these will begin clashing with the divine and eternal contemplative truths. Reconciliation between these often divergent truths can only be obtained in life through one's willingness to realize what the contemplative truths are and one's commitment to live by them, together with the grace of God. [2]
[1] Lawyers and politicians would argue that one's free choice must be limited by legislation for the good of society. That is a lie. If that were true, then society must be perfect for there are enough laws written on this planet to have a perfect society. Of course, one can point to a bad law but if a piece of legislation itself is faulty, it should not have the force of law in the first place. Society can only be good if people are cognizant of the contemplative truths and live by them (e.g., free choice and self-restraint) and not by their make-belief existential truths to which they so desperately cling.
[2] The grace of God can be obtained by continual prayers that are supported by unwavering faith in and love for God.
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