When it comes to aliens, we've all been gaslighted. The lies told us are extensive. We are all alone in the universe because no other life has been discovered. We are the apex of life here on this world. Aliens are science fiction. If we go to Mars, maybe we'll find bacteria proving panspermia. We achieved everything we've done by ourselves. UFO's are fantasy, or are part of our secret military program. The list goes on and on.

For me, I prefer jumping into the cold water all at once, then getting used to it. Once you enter, you're already wet, so you might as well dunk your head and submerge. You'll come up for air momentarily. Give it to me straight. Don't hold anything back. Let me have it, please. Like an AMA, I want to ask anything.

Others, perhaps, like dipping in a toe, then a foot, taking a small step, then another. They can flee if they get cold feet and go back to watching from the sidelines. Let someone else make the leap and see what happens. Ask them how the water feels, is it cold? They prefer soft disclosure. We don't know what that is in the sky. What do you think it is? Let's all make up theories.

When I'm told lies, purposely misled, I get angry. I don't think it's cute. There is no Santa, or tooth fairy, or magic. I'm not a child needing imaginary friends. I prefer Penn and Teller over David Copperfield. At least they admit their show is full of tricks, and share them. I want to know the man behind the curtain, and understand him. I don't just want to know who, what and when, but also why? I need all the puzzle pieces to fit together and make sense. There is nothing more frustrating than missing pieces, hidden under the couch, especially intentionally.

Those in authority over us fear our reactions, and for good reason. They have much to answer for, once the truth comes out. They think they can avoid taking responsibility and let someone else take the fall, eventually. They prefer being the only smart ones in the room and they enjoy feeling that superiority.

They will only tell a trusted few, and leave everyone else in the dark. They have secret societies, secret clubs, and secret meetings. Shh, don't tell. Only we few are deserving of truth because we're special and they're not. They can't handle the truth. They are lesser, and we are greater.

Really? I hate to tell you, but you secret keepers are not better than us for what you've learned and done. You're culpable for these lies, if not in this life, then the next. And selling us out to boost yourselves will ultimately boomerang on you.

It is the responsibility of all living beings to uplift one another, not trip them up so they fall. The elder must support and encourage the younger. This is parenting, guiding, guarding, and influencing toward goodness and truth.

If you beat a dog and withhold empathy, he will bite. If you pen him up, he will dig out and run. If you tie a rope around his neck, he will chew it off. If you chain his leg, he will chew that too, for he'd rather lose a foot to be free than remain in that pen under such an indifferent master.

Those who have manipulated and stolen from us have not only robbed us of our birth right, but of peace of mind. Just because we haven't learned the truth doesn't mean we don't see the lies. The world isn't right. We know this. You owe us the truth to not only set us free, but to free yourselves from condemnation.

Those who wrong us and seek forgiveness must show contrition and ask for it. We can be merciful. Or we can be vengeful. Who would you prefer your neighbors to be? For we are all part of this universe full of life. You cannot exterminate us, or convince us to exterminate each other, without condemning yourselves.

The truth would be easier. It would be painful at first, but ultimately uplifting. We could eventually work together to solve the issues between us. Truly. There could be peace and prosperity.

It all comes down to a willingness to be brave enough to speak truth, and not lies. Rip off the bandaid. Clear the smoke from our eyes. Plunge in the deep end. We won't go crazy. We are ready.