“We are born believing. A man bears beliefs as a tree bears apples.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Beliefs define us. They define our identity and how we feel
about ourselves, influence our relationships and set the limits of
what we can achieve.
“In our development, as we grow throughout our lives, the structure of our beliefs becomes more complicated, and we make it even more complicated because we make the assumption that what we believe is the absolute truth.” Miguel Angel Ruiz
Beliefs can be divided into core beliefs and dispositional
beliefs and can be about anything: about ourselves – our abilities, strengths
or weaknesses, and worth, - about love, money, about men and women, about
absolutely anything.
“When it comes to controlling human beings, there is not better instrument than lies. Because you see, humans live by beliefs. And beliefs can be manipulated. The power to manipulate beliefs is the only thing that counts.” Michael Ende
Our reality is shaped by all our beliefs. Our actions and
reactions are a result of these beliefs. Who we become is an outcome of what we
believe about the word and ourselves.
“If you do not change your beliefs, your life will be like this forever. Is that good news?” W. Somerset Maugham
This is not an easy or popular idea. It means that we are
ready to admit that our life is not necessarily a result of our circumstances.
How many are ready to test and challenge their beliefs? How many are willing to
change their beliefs and stop feeling victimized, blaming others, giving up, reacting?
“You want your beliefs to change. It’s proof that you are keeping your eyes open, living fully and welcoming everything that the world and the people around you can teach you.” Anna Rowley
It’s not about changing who you are: it’s about evolving and
discovering who you truly, authentically are.
“The process of recognizing your beliefs and then challenging and testing them is hard work. But the potential rewards are enormous: a significant change in your sense of worth. An easing of fear. A willingness to take new risks. A sense of freedom.” Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning (Prisoners of Beliefs)
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