In our pursuit of objectivity, it is crucial to distinguish between what truly exists and the realm of dreams—which, though alluring, are often deceptive.

Clarity in Reality: Embracing the Tangible Over the Illusory

In our pursuit of objectivity, it is crucial to distinguish between what truly exists and the realm of dreams—which, though alluring, are often deceptive. By recognizing that our actual existence is represented by concrete, tangible facts, we learn to perceive the world without the distortions of desires and fantasies. In everyday life, this means the ability to accept the real conditions of life, whether in terms of material well-being or spiritual values, and not allowing illusions to obscure common sense. This perspective helps us recognize the difference between what is and what we strive to achieve, be it the money in our pocket or dreams of an ideal wealth, between palpable old age and the image of a bygone youth. Ultimately, awareness of factual reality becomes a solid foundation for a correct perception of the world, enabling us to live adequately and confidently without succumbing to the illusory temptations of fleeting experiences.

What can be understood about reality if one views the world soberly and without illusions?

Based on these reflections, one can say that a view of the world devoid of illusions allows us to distinguish genuine reality from what is imaginary, dreamy, and ephemeral. Reality appears as something that exists independently of our desires, fantasies, and illusions—a tangible, concrete, and factual entity with which we must simply reckon in order to live in this world. As stated in one of the sources:

"‘Reality’ is that which is apparent, something that is tangibly distinct from all that ‘seems’ or is ‘illusory,’ from the content of fantasies, dreams, and daydreams, from all kinds of phenomena of a ‘subjective’ order. There is indeed that which is firmly established in itself, which in its unalterable and inexorable factuality stands in opposition to our dreams and desires and with which we must simply ‘deal’ in order to exist. There is no need for lengthy philosophizing to clearly understand and feel the overwhelming, and largely tragic, abyss that separates what truly is from what we would like it to be and from what we dream of—for example, to understand the difference between the money that is actually in my pocket and the money I dream of, or the difference between genuine old age and frailty and the youth and vigor that have forever disappeared, living only in memory." (source: link txt)

Thus, a sober view of the world helps us see that reality does not bend to our dreams or illusory representations, but exists as the objective, unchanging foundation of our daily lives. This understanding enables a person to assess situations accurately—both in material and spiritual terms—and to accept the real conditions of existence without conflating them with fantasies or temporary experiences.

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"‘Reality’ is that which is apparent, something that is tangibly distinct from all that ‘seems,’ ‘is illusory,’ from the content of fantasies, dreams, and daydreams, from all kinds of phenomena of a ‘subjective’ order. There is indeed that which is firmly established in itself, which in its unalterable and inexorable factuality stands in opposition to our dreams and desires and with which we must simply ‘deal’ in order to exist. There is no need for lengthy philosophizing to clearly understand and feel the overwhelming, and largely tragic, abyss that separates what truly is from what we would like it to be and from what we dream of—for example, to understand the difference between the money that is actually in my pocket and the money I dream of, or the difference between genuine old age and frailty and the youth and vigor that have forever disappeared, living only in memory." (source: link txt)