Want the truth?

Just practice it.

Truthfulness (satya) is another yama of yoga. Yes, that means not lying. But it goes beyond that. Satya encompasses intention and mindfulness. It is never sheer fact; it is discerning. Honesty...softened.  

Ask yourself this: Something may be the truth, but is there any value in saying it? Is our purpose to show what we know? Prove we are right? And, most importantly, will speaking it cause more harm than good?

If the answer to that last one is yes, remember this: Satya is not satya without ahimsa.

Inwardly, in our personal mind chatter, satya is about integrity. Not only telling ourselves the truth, but also maintaining purity of thought and action when no one is observing us. How do we change our internal chatter and make room for satya? Meditation and asana. They quiet our minds, so we are free to view the world with sharpened clarity. Making truth easier to seek, receive and accept.  

Take a peek at satya's etymology.

Sat= the eternal unchanging truth beyond all that is known

Ya= do it

That means, if you want the truth, you just have to practice it.