Confidence is when I realize the absolute truth. It’s not merely about not comparing myself to others, but about independently accepting that truth and transcending relative comparisons.
Recognizing the Ultimate Limits
Confidence based on absolute truth offers more than just conviction; it brings an awareness of reality as it is, recognizing the ultimate limits, thus understanding one’s position without unrealistic demands. Everything is done voluntarily, without arrogance.
Realistic
Confidence grounded in absolute truth understands the furthest boundaries. It’s not about belief in one's abilities, but rather a calmness born from knowing the limits of those abilities, striving to act without exceeding those limits (realistic).
Harmony Between Idealism, Realism & Pragmatism
Confidence based on absolute truth awakens awareness of reality’s boundaries, leading to a harmony between pragmatism, realism, and idealism. It recognizes the value of utility and sees the limits of one’s self within realistic expectations, thus never giving up while still adapting to achieve the highest hopes.
Examples of Absolute Truth and Its Application
"Effect cannot surpass its cause" — so entrust tasks to the experts.
Another: "Something cannot exceed its own limits unless it receives additional help" — so never despair and don't be ashamed to seek help from others.
Or, "GIGO — garbage in, garbage out" — don’t regret the outcome beyond the efforts made to improve it.
Or, "The larger cannot be contained by something smaller" — so proceed step by step.
Another: "Justice is not merely about equal distribution or simple proportionality; absolute justice is knowing how to prioritize things appropriately. So, to ensure our actions optimally reflect compassion, we need to be just by trying to understand the situation and act according to the order of its importance."
And so on...
Authentic CONFIDENCE