There’s no doubt that we are ruled by our beliefs. What we strongly believe to be true eventually turns out to be true for us. The dynamics of beliefs are many and they depend on various factors such as your knowledge, your ability to perceive, your experiences and your own thoughts. If we were to sum up all of these factors in one place, they actually form a working system. A system made up of different components, which help us believe in something or the other. I call these, belief support systems.
The dictionary defines system as “A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole.” Every belief of ours is based on a supporting system that not only helps us confirm truth according to what we think but also determines how deep we go into it. The biggest example of such a system is religion, which is nothing but an organized set of interrelated ideas or principles. Our positive or negative belief about a certain religion is based on how good we know this system. The more we know about it, the stronger our belief gets.
Similarly, we find these small and big systems in all parts our lives. By identifying, developing and learning more about them, we perfect our actions, which are all again, based on our beliefs. According to science, it has been proven that our thoughts and intentions (which are non-physical) have physical effects on things around us. Therefore, to make our intentions more solid, it’s vital that our beliefs are firm. And for our belief to be firm, it’s critical that the factors surrounding it are feasible enough for us to actually be able to believe. For example, it is possible to run without a running shoe, but by putting on a running shoe, you make it easier for yourself to believe that you can run well. Here, the belief that you can ‘run’ is not changing whether you put on the shoes or not. However, the running shoes become one of the many elements of a ’support system’ that makes your belief stronger, and hence helps us perform better.
So, the point I’m trying to make here is, the only way to keep doing things better and better is to keep on finding, identifying and perfecting belief support systems in all parts of our lives. What better way to evolve as human beings than strengthen our thoughts that make our world?
December 25, 2008 at 13:45
This is like So, so true!! Our beliefs totally make us what we are.. and that is the reason why we should make our beliefs and their support systems stronger and stronger!!
“The more we know about it, the stronger our belief gets” Soo TRUE! and I totally LOVED the way you ended the blog post.. giving it a beginning itself! :)
You never contradict, do you? ;-)
Very simply and amazingly put.. and very understanding in its own way! :)
PS: I see some computer language between the paraghs! :-P
December 26, 2008 at 13:39
Thoughts and beliefs, can light up the brain. Beliefs change everything. And beliefs have been valued differently, in different times and periods. But those who made the right choices have always been in benefit.
Our present support system,w hat ever it may be, is as same for each and everyone of us, in a specific area of beliefs or thoughts. But surprisingly, the impact is not the same on each individual. Metaphysical thoughts have been based on rituals or spiritual experiences and explained by masters over the ages. We have been running on the road of beliefs for a very long time now, but in actuality, the destination is extremely close to us but we aren’t fully aware it.
December 30, 2008 at 04:37
Heyy there again :)
Now THIS.. was so totally needed for all of us to be In it and make us realise that this is what we actually truly are!
I cant say anything much ’cause u’ve made it already So amazing.. and so well written, so clearly..
Honestly, I totally admire your thoughts now!
keep writing! :)
December 30, 2008 at 12:14
Its so true! Belief is the unsaid word which strengthens us in every other path of ur life. It may be a our belief towards religion, or to others, or oneself.. Positive attitude towards life with positive belief in what u do.. can really help.
The help we getting right now over here is largely form U zo! Cuz the blogs u write, really makes one to think about it even though, how much the person thinks the least. :)
And i really did go crazy over the last part of ur blog, damn it makes u to think of evolving us better… :)
I loved the way you write, and will always do!
Way to go Zo! Amazing stuff.. and sorry to be LATE! :P