The Qualities of the Real - Personal Statement Example

The Qualities of the ‘Real.’ In order for something to be real, it is generally assumed that the proof of existence is through the senses. Something which is physically present, and can be perceived by seeing, hearing, taste, smell, or touch, is obviously real. However, it cannot be denied that our senses can mislead us: an example of this is optical illusions, such as a mirage. At the same time, many things which have no physical substance are also real. The emotions have no form, but fear, or love, is as real as a bowl of soup.

Although these emotions do not have form, they are very real. I am real. My body is real, just as my intelligence is also real. I am not just a body, but also a mind. My conception of the Divine is based on the very real existence of my intellect, which has no physical form. I hold that nothing real can come out of nothingness. The reality of biological life is proof of the reality of a Creator, who was the first cause of life. He is infinite and is the cause of all finite things. He is independent, and does not depend on anything for his existence.

It cannot be denied that good is real. There are degrees of goodness. These degrees of goodness are possible only with reference to something which is absolutely good. My conception of the Divine is that absolute good. My God is the embodiment of the highest degree of Perfection. He is removed from the senses and the body, and belongs only to the mind. He is the foundation of moral values. My God is real. The existence of the unicorn and the leprechaun do not meet my criteria of real, as I can neither see them with my senses, nor with my intellect.

They are merely part of my imagination. They have not originated independently: they originate in my imagination. These imaginary creatures are not infinite, or perfect. They are not real.