APRIL 23, 2021
LOOK FOR THE BEST IN OTHERS
What do you believe? WOW! We could go all over the place with that remark because each one of us is unique, each one of us grew up differently, and each one of us has our own dream and agreements we have signed onto for living by what we were taught at an early age. (Try learning more or relearning here) Did you grow up in a loving and caring home? If so, you will probably have an easier time in loving and caring about others. Did you grow up in an abusive or dysfunctional home? If so, you will probably need others to help you navigate life. Go ask for help because there are people out in the world that do love you and care about you. But remember; it’s not about you anyway. (It is always about others)
The dictionary tells us that the purpose and ultimate goal of any belief system is to ensure human survival and the passing of your genes. Intelligence and culture have developed as a way for human beings to evolve faster. Not so much at a physical level, even though these kids today are bigger and stronger than in past generations, but on a mental and spiritual level. What and how do you THINK? Or What do you BELIEVE?
The belief system of a person or society is the set of beliefs that they have about what is right and wrong along with what is true and what is false. With all that is going on in our “cancel culture,” it is difficult to sort out all of the noise in finding what each one of us TRULY believes. (Don’t fall for the “Group Think”) Those beliefs can and should be guided by wisdom, self-mastery, courage and love. (Our Band of Brothers Four Pillars) Our Christian upbringing teaches us to “Love one another.” WOW! Not seeing a lot of that on the news these days. I know that media has to “Sell” advertising to satisfy stockholders and shocking people by sharing a negative agenda. It is much more profitable than the good things that happen between and among the masses. (Too much hate and not enough love) I know those people that love taking action on their beliefs. But are they really their beliefs or someone else’s? It all boils down to “What you believe.” (And What you Think) Have the wisdom and courage to find your own core beliefs and then endeavor to make them about “love and others” besides your Big Me.
Your belief system is the invisible fence behind your behavior. Together, with other factors such as your genetic make-up and your habits, your belief system is one of the strongest forces in any decision you are making each and every day. (Your Choices) A change in one belief will affect the system as a whole. If it is one of your core beliefs, a change can potentially lead to disruption of the system as a whole. If a set of beliefs changes, other parts of the system will have to rearrange in order to rebuild the coherence of the system. Take our educational system today. Is it serving a good and noble purpose or is it trying to dictate beliefs to our children at an early age in order to indoctrinate them into believing something against their core values? This is where the family needs to take charge in teaching the truth. Study history because it always has a way of repeating itself.
Remember, your belief system can shape your reality. Your beliefs influence your behavior. Are you behaving in a good way or are you behaving badly? Your beliefs also influence ( you Influencers in the audience) other people’s behavior. Are you a person of your word or are you just a noisy gong flapping your lips. Finally, your beliefs may impact your health. If you are a bitter and negative person by constantly putting others down or spewing your cynical and poisonous gossip toward others, you are dying a slow death inside. No one can dwell in darkness all of their lives. Make a choice to be more positive. Look for some light with your beliefs and see if it doesn’t change your habits, the way your speak to others, and the way you treat others. Forgive and Move on! Being positive about it will give you that extra hit of serotonin in your brain and hopefully lift you to bigger and better outcomes. Try daily, understanding others rather than judging them. That is why it is so important to get to know yourself better.
Don’t only get to know yourself. LOVE yourself. Use affirmations to lift your self-esteem and self-confidence. You are worthy of good things happening in your life. You can change your “Bad” or “Negative” belief system. Look more positively for the truth, beauty, goodness and unity in this world. It is everywhere and many people believe, HOPE and PRAY for good things to come.
What do YOU believe?
Elevator Guy
Quote for the Day; “A positive thinker does not refuse to recognize the negative; he refuses to dwell on it. Positive thinking is a form of thought which habitually looks for the best results from the worst conditions.” Norman Vincent Peale