I have been grappling with this challenge to find universal truths for a while now…
I developed this idea where you list 5 words, the top and bottom words are opposites and the middle word is a mean, and the other two sit in between and are opposite too but milder. It’s aligned with Aristotle’s work but more applicable.
Some examples:
Rhythm
Music
Time
Meditation
Evolution
Or
Addiction
Obsession
Peace
Curiosity
Freedom
Or
Belonging
Connection
Love
Loneliness
Alienation
Or
Will
Vision
Alchemy
Alignment
Acceptance
Or
Apathy
Detachment
Compassion
Empathy
Excitement
Or
Fear
Anxiety
Serenity
Contentment
Joy
It’s just playing with language really but I think language is the key to truth-seeking.