What Happens When You Are Right and Everybody’s Wrong?
Imagine standing in a crowded room, knowing with absolute certainty that the foundational belief uniting everyone around you is wrong. The weight of that realization presses down, not just from the external rejection you’re likely to face, but from the internal tension of holding firm to your convictions against overwhelming opposition. What does it mean to be right when the world insists you’re wrong? How do we navigate the emotional, intellectual, and moral labyrinth of such isolation? History is filled with examples of individuals who challenged prevailing beliefs and paid a steep price for it. From Galileo’s defiance of the Church to Rosa Parks’ quiet resistance on a segregated bus, these figures remind us that being right often comes with alienation. However, what they also reveal is that truth, even when dismissed, has a resilience of its own. It exists independently, waiting to be rediscovered by those brave enough to see it. Yet, standing alone in your truth is not an eas...