i cannot discern life if my very perceptions of such reality are false

In the Ramayana, Shiva speaks, "It's all an illusion except the name of the Lord."

In the Bible, God says, "I have been speaking to you in metaphors."

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It's fun to make attempts at said comprehension, though. :)
Just don't get caught up in the drama.
Loosen those attachments.
And love.