A few years ago, I was part of an online program called The Water We Swim In. It was designed to help people realize how their beliefs affect their life. Our beliefs are formed from our earliest interactions in life. Our parents, teachers and friends all contribute to what we believe in. Society creates rules that we accept and live by. We believe the government works to keep us safe and healthy, but does it actually? We believe that doctors take an oath to do no harm, and that protects us, but does it? People are sicker than ever and dying at an alarming rate. Anymore I question my beliefs constantly.
I have discovered that most people hold tightly to their beliefs. No amount of explaining a different perspective will change their minds. They will not budge. Often they are some of the most unhappy people I know. I say this because I was one of them. I thought I knew right from wrong. Good from evil. That I could tell the difference, but I can now admit I knew nothing. I believed the things I heard or read from the news. I was sure they couldn’t lie on TV. I was wrong. The news is owned by wealthy, greedy corporations that have an agenda. Lesson learned: I turned off the news and researched things for myself. God gave me a brain and free will. I intend to use it. Having severe trust issues, I pray for discernment so that I am not misled.
My eyes have been opened, however most people's eyes aren’t. The majority of folks have no reason to check their beliefs and zero desire to change. Change is difficult and requires hard work and dedication. It’s easier to just stay with what is familiar. That’s why I am writing about this.
During my spiritual awakening, I began to see through the veil, cut through the BS that was all around me. I am able to see a side to humanity that I find rather disturbing. The term spiritual awakening may sound woo-woo to some but it is real. I speak about my struggles with mental illness and addiction to try and reduce the stigma. However, I have had some people think that I am literally crazy. They have tried gaslighting me and my memories. They downplay the intense and difficult work that I have done. They believe that because they don’t have a mental health diagnosis that they are superior to me. That it makes me delusional and unstable. A mistake on their part, but I do not press my beliefs onto them. I used to defend myself and my beliefs, but I don’t any longer. I realize that I can’t make them understand my point of view. They refuse to even try.
My advice to those who might want it, is to stay curious. Ask yourself how and why things are the way they are. What could make things better? Is this belief true today? Then research and see what you find. You might be surprised, I know I was lied to about a lot of things. I am more open minded now and have more confidence in myself because I’ve done the work. I question everything today.
It’s kind of sad that it is this way, but I am glad that I am learning new things. The biggest lesson that I’ve learned is that I have lots to learn. This time I have an eager heart that desperately wants to understand how we can make our journey here a better experience for all. I want to help others who want to do better in their own lives. I would love to bring people together in unity instead of division. So I guess if that makes me woo-woo I will own it!!
Goodbye negativity, fear, and naivety. Hello beautiful souls! Let's heal together and recreate everything we thought we were. Let's become who we were meant to be. No more excuses. No projecting our unhealed wounds onto others. Take the chance and believe in yourself. Let go of the labels, diagnoses and beliefs that are holding you back! There's no time like the present. What do you say? What's your beliefs about yourself? Are they true?
Drop me a note in the comments. I'd love to hear your story. Namaste.
Check Those Beliefs
