YOUR BELIEFS CREATE YOUR LIFE, BUT ARE THEY YOURS? 

Our core beliefs affect how we see our world, identity, morality, etc. and often control much of the way we behave and how we conduct our life.  Most beliefs are adopted from others through our life and are often flawed, unhelpful, cause anxiety or are completely wrong.

Being asked how many beliefs we think we have, may well have an answer of ‘possibly a couple of hundred or less’. I will be conservative and say the answer is millions. Ahead is a list to give us an idea of just how many beliefs we have that  we think are our own, but are actually accepted from other sources, whether from customs, traditions, educations, parents, relatives, friends, experts, authorities, TV or people we feel must know. This list may be less than 1% of our actual beliefs. We also have positive beliefs and would assume they are all good to have. But that is not necessarily so. We may believe ‘we are invincible’ and so feel it is OK to try a dangerous stunt. Without that belief, we may be more intuitive or apply caution. A belief of ‘I must always be strong’ may seem positive, but could be suppressing our natural reaction to cry or other emotions.

Luckily, we don’t need to address all our beliefs. So that our life is not dictated by beliefs we have accepted as true, we can instead work on raising our own light vibration. This helps us to be intuitive instead of being controlled by our thoughts. Being positive and non judgmental and allowing people to walk their own path without our interference can lessen the amount of negative energy and karma we create. In the end, the best way to live could be that instead of abiding by a set of beliefs, we could just respond to our gut feeling (intuition) in each moment. However, it can help if we look at our most obvious beliefs and let them go.

The answer is to be intuitive. There is some discipline involved in achieving that. When our mind runs rampant with many thoughts, command it to ‘stop’. I mean literally. Take a period of time each day, say 10 minutes, and every time a thought appears, say out loud ‘Stop’ or ‘Cancel’. That action begins to bring the mind back under control of the soul, to be used when you want it, and not when it decides to saturate you and keep your mind full of never ending chatter and awake at night. It does not take long to correct this situation, maybe just a few days. As well as that, make sure you acknowledge to yourself every time you are intuitive. You think of something and next minute it happens. You think about a friend and they ring or you see them at the shops. You take a different route to work for no obvious reason and later discover there was a huge traffic jam on your normal route. That is being intuitive.

AHEAD IS A VERY LONG LIST OF THE MORE COMMON BELIEFS MOST PEOPLE HAVE.  THE LIST IS TO OFFER A DIFERENT REALITY FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO FEEL THEY HAVE ONLY A FEW BELIEFS.

BELIEFS

1. Beliefs about the self

I am competent and capable, I am worthless, I have a lot to offer the world, I can’t trust my judgment, I am responsible for my own happiness, I always make mistakes, My worth is determined by my achievements, I am unlovable, I am resilient and can handle life’s challenges, I am destined to fail, I am an inherently creative person, I am boring and uninteresting, I am in control of my own destiny, I am weak and need protection, I am a natural-born leader, I am insignificant, I can learn and grow from my mistakes, I don’t deserve happiness, I am a constant work in progress, I am not enough as I am, I have the power to change my circumstances, I am bound to repeat the mistakes of my past, I am a source of positive energy, I am always the victim, I must always be in control, I am not good enough, I am worthy of love, I don’t deserve success, I must please everyone, It’s okay to say no, I need to be perfect to be loved, Failure defines me, I create my own reality, I am a victim of circumstance, I am too old to change, It’s never too late to grow, I must always be strong, It’s okay to be vulnerable, I should avoid conflict, Conflict brings growth, I can inspire others to do their best, I am separate from the world, I am connected to everything.

2. Beliefs about other people

People are generally good and kind, Everyone is out to get me, People can’t be trusted, Everyone has something valuable to contribute, People are fundamentally selfish, Everyone has the capacity to change, People always let me down, People are fundamentally loving and compassionate, People will always judge and criticize me, No one understands me, Everyone is battling their own struggles, People are intentionally hurtful, All individuals deserve compassion and understanding, People are naturally competitive and will try to outdo each other, People should earn my trust before it’s given, Everyone wants to be seen and acknowledged, People are watching and judging me, People can change, People never really change, People are basically lazy, People strive to do their best, People should mind their own business, We need community and connection.

3. Beliefs about life

Life is a constant struggle, Hard work always pays off, Life is fair, Life is unfair, Everything happens for a reason, Some things are just random, Time heals all wounds, Some wounds never heal, Mistakes are opportunities to learn, What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, Trauma leaves lasting scars, Life has a purpose, Life has no inherent meaning, You get what you give, Life isn’t fair, Positive thinking changes outcomes, Positive thinking is naïve, You should follow your dreams, Dreams are unrealistic, Life is meant to be enjoyed, Life is about duty and sacrifice, Children should be protected from hardship, Children grow through challenges.

4. Beliefs about society and culture

Children should obey their parents, Children should be free to express themselves, Authority should not be questioned, Authority must earn respect, The media can’t be trusted, The media is a vital resource, The government has our best interests at heart, Power always corrupts, People should stick to tradition, Progress is more important than tradition, Freedom is the most important right, Security is more important than freedom, Religion is essential to morality, Morality exists without religion, Success is measured by wealth, Success is personal growth, Happiness comes from within, Happiness depends on circumstances.

5. Beliefs about nature and the universe

The Earth is a globe, The Earth is flat, Climate change is real and urgent, Climate change is exaggerated, Humans are superior to nature. We are part of nature, Animals have feelings like humans, Animals are just instinctual creatures, The universe is conscious, The universe is indifferent, Science can explain everything, Some things are beyond science.

6. Beliefs about gender, identity, and emotion

Men and women are fundamentally different, Gender is a spectrum, Logic is superior to emotion, Emotion reveals truth, Vulnerability is weakness, Vulnerability is strength, I can trust my intuition, Intuition is unreliable, Other people affect how I feel, Identity shapes how we see the world.

7. Spiritual beliefs

God is always watching over us, We are all souls having a human experience, Everything happens for a spiritual reason, There is life after death, We are guided by unseen forces, Prayer has real power, Angels and spirits are real, We all have a divine purpose, Karma always finds its way back, The universe communicates through signs, Everything is part of a divine plan, We reincarnate after we die, Heaven and hell are real places, Enlightenment is the goal of life, Energy never dies, Love is the highest vibration, Meditation connects us to the divine, Forgiveness cleanses the soul, We are all one, Spiritual growth is more important than material success.

 8. Political beliefs

Everyone should have equal rights, Governments exist to serve the people, Politicians can't be trusted, Democracy is the best system, The system is rigged against ordinary people, Power always corrupts, Wealth should be shared more fairly, Taxes are too high, Big corporations control everything, Freedom of speech is essential, Some people abuse social welfare, Immigration makes a country stronger, Borders should be protected, Voting makes a difference, Politicians only care about getting re-elected, Justice should be the same for everyone, The rich have too much influence, The media is politically biased, True change comes from the people, Education should be free for all.

 9. Beliefs about weather and natural conditions

Rain is cleansing and refreshing, Sunny days make people happy, Snow is magical, Storms are frightening, Cold weather is depressing, Heat drains your energy, The full moon affects people's moods, Wind makes people restless, A rainbow is a sign of hope, Thunder is a warning, Clear skies bring clarity, Fog is mysterious, Lightning is nature’s power on display, Gentle rain brings peace, Ice is dangerous, A breeze can lift your spirits, Cloudy days feel heavy, Weather reflects our emotions, Drought is a sign of imbalance, Nature knows what it's doing.

10. Beliefs about time

Time heals all wounds, There’s never enough time, Time is money, Time goes faster as you get older, The past defines who we are, The future is uncertain, The present moment is all we have, Wasting time is a failure, Everything happens in its own time, Time flies when you're having fun, You can't turn back time, Time reveals the truth, Time is an illusion, Punctuality shows respect, Time is a human construct, Good things come to those who wait, Time is precious, We are always running out of time, You can’t rush growth, Time changes everything.

11. Beliefs about technology

Technology is making life easier, Technology is destroying real connection, Kids are too addicted to screens, AI will take over the world, We’re losing our privacy to technology, Social media is fake, The internet is full of lies, Technology is neutral — it depends how you use it, We are becoming too dependent on our devices, Technology saves lives, Real intelligence can’t be replaced by machines, New technology makes life better, Innovation is always good, The world is changing too fast, We’ve lost touch with nature because of technology, Older generations can’t keep up, Young people are better with technology, Too much screen time is harmful, Technology makes us lazy, We’re more connected and more isolated than ever.

12. Beliefs about health

Health is the greatest wealth, You are what you eat, Exercise cures everything, Mental health is just as important as physical health, Doctors know best, Natural remedies are better, Illness is a sign something is wrong emotionally, Prevention is better than cure, Getting older means getting sicker, Your mind can heal your body, Stress is the root of most illness, You can heal anything with the right attitude, Medication is overprescribed, Some health conditions are in your head, Sleep is the foundation of good health, A healthy body leads to a healthy mind, You should listen to your body, Diets don’t work, Genes determine your health, Health is your personal responsibility.

13. Beliefs about love and relationships

Love conquers all, You have one soul mate, True love lasts forever, Love hurts, You have to love yourself before you can love someone else, Relationships take hard work, People change in relationships, Jealousy is a sign of love, Trust is everything, Communication is key, Once trust is broken it can’t be repaired, You can’t change your partner, Love is blind, Opposites attract, People grow apart, You complete me, You shouldn’t settle for less than you deserve, Love fades over time, Relationships should make you happy, Love means sacrifice.

14. Beliefs about children

Children are innocent, Children should be seen and not heard, Kids today are too spoiled, Every child is unique, Children need discipline to grow, Children learn by example, Kids need to be protected from the world, Childhood shapes your entire life, Children should be allowed to make mistakes, Too much freedom spoils a child, A child’s behaviour reflects their parenting, Children are wiser than we think, Children should respect their elders, Kids grow up too fast these days, All children need is love, Children are naturally creative, You shouldn’t burden kids with adult problems, Education is the most important gift, Children need structure, Children teach us just as much as we teach them.

15. Beliefs about old age

Old age means decline, With age comes wisdom, Aging is something to fear, You’re only as old as you feel, Elderly people are a burden, Older people deserve respect, Growing old is a privilege, Aging means becoming invisible, Memory always declines with age, Old people resist change, Seniors have valuable life experience, Life slows down in old age, Retirement is the reward for a life of work, Older people are set in their ways, Elders are the keepers of tradition, Wrinkles are signs of a life well-lived, It’s never too late to start over, You should grow old gracefully, Aging brings freedom, Every stage of life has its gifts.

16. Beliefs about monogamy

Monogamy is natural and expected, humans aren’t wired to be monogamous, true love means staying with one person forever, open relationships are immoral, monogamy provides emotional safety, long-term exclusivity is unrealistic, jealousy is a sign of love, monogamy limits personal freedom, fidelity is a sign of respect, commitment requires sacrifice, monogamy is a cultural construct, everyone desires a life partner, love can only thrive with sexual exclusivity, passion fades in monogamy, monogamy is outdated in modern society.

17. Beliefs about parenting

Good parents always put their children first, parenting is instinctual, children are a reflection of their parents, strict discipline creates strong character, children need to be protected from all harm, unconditional love is essential for development, parents should never make mistakes, parenting means sacrificing your own needs, children should always obey their parents, being a parent is the most important role in life, it's wrong to be a selfish parent, parenting is rewarding but exhausting, children should be raised with structure and routine, good parents don’t show weakness, parenting is a lifelong responsibility.

18. Beliefs about fate

Everything happens for a reason, we create our own destiny, some things are meant to be, fate is written in the stars, life is random and chaotic, destiny can't be escaped, the universe has a plan for me, fate favors the brave, my path is already decided, nothing is predetermined, signs and synchronicities reveal fate, fate brings soul mates together, hardship is part of destiny, fate is an illusion, resisting fate brings suffering.

19. Beliefs about habits

Habits define who I am, bad habits are hard to break, consistency builds success, small changes make a big difference, I am a slave to my routines, new habits require willpower, good habits are boring but necessary, habits determine my future, once a habit forms it sticks for life, breaking habits is painful, discipline creates habits, habits are formed by repetition, motivation doesn’t last but habits do, I am my daily habits, change begins with one small habit.

20. Beliefs about travel

Travel broadens the mind, travel is a luxury, new places bring new perspectives, travel disrupts routine and growth, you find yourself when you travel, staying in one place is safer, other cultures are dangerous, adventure lies outside your comfort zone, travel is for the privileged, traveling makes you a better person, travel is an escape from real life, real life begins at the edge of your comfort zone, travel changes you forever, it’s irresponsible to travel too much, the world is meant to be explored.

21. Beliefs about fame

Fame brings happiness, famous people are better than others, fame is a burden, being famous means being successful, everyone wants to be famous deep down, fame leads to loneliness, you have to sell your soul to become famous, famous people have no privacy, fame is fleeting, fame is the ultimate validation, being known makes you important, fame corrupts character, famous people live in a different reality, fame gives you power, fame is addictive.

22. Beliefs about reality

Reality is what I perceive it to be, there is only one objective truth, reality is an illusion, we create our own reality, reality is harsh and unforgiving, the world is how I believe it is, perception shapes experience, reality is governed by laws of nature, reality is just a shared dream, my thoughts influence reality, reality can’t be trusted, reality is a simulation, reality is sacred and fixed, nothing is truly real, reality is stranger than fiction.

23. Beliefs about dreams

Dreams reveal hidden truths, dreams are meaningless, dreams are messages from the subconscious, I should follow my dreams, dreams are a waste of time, dreams help process emotions, dreams predict the future, dreams are a reflection of my desires, pursuing dreams leads to disappointment, dreams inspire creativity, dreams are not practical, dreams are spiritual experiences, I am too old to dream big, dreaming is a form of escape, every dream has a purpose.

24. Beliefs about the ego

The ego is my enemy, ego is necessary for survival, ego causes suffering, a strong ego means confidence, ego must be tamed, ego protects me from harm, ego leads to separation, ego is a false identity, ego is always seeking validation, ego distorts reality, ego is the voice of fear, ego must be transcended, ego is part of being human, ego seeks control, the ego blinds us to truth.

25. Beliefs about identity

I am who others say I am, my identity is fixed, I can reinvent myself, identity is shaped by my past, I am more than any label, identity is a social construct, I need to find my true self, I am the roles I play, my identity is always evolving, identity must be defended, I am not my thoughts or emotions, identity is formed through relationships, identity is tied to my culture, I don’t know who I am, my identity is my story.

26. Beliefs about personal growth

Growth comes from pain, I am always growing, people don’t really change, personal growth is lifelong, growth requires letting go, I must fix myself to grow, growth is uncomfortable but necessary, I grow through relationships, I am stuck and can’t change, personal growth is selfish, growth comes in stages, growth requires honesty, growth happens in solitude, I am responsible for my growth, failure is essential for growth.

27. Beliefs about friendship

True friends are hard to find, A real friend is there when times are tough, You can only have a few true friends, Friends come and go, You should never trust friends with secrets, A friend should accept you as you are, Good friends tell you the truth even when it hurts, Long-distance friendships don’t last, Childhood friends are forever, Friendship requires effort, You can outgrow friends, You should be loyal no matter what, Friends are chosen family, Real friends celebrate your success, Friends shouldn’t compete with each other, Jealousy ruins friendships, Friends should never lie to you, It’s better to have a few close friends than many acquaintances, You can’t be friends with an ex, Animals can be better friends than people.

28. Beliefs about animals

Animals have souls, Animals feel emotions just like humans, Animals are innocent beings, Humans are superior to animals, Animals understand more than we think, Animals should be treated with respect, Wild animals should be left in nature, Domesticated animals need our protection, Eating animals is wrong, Eating animals is natural, Pets are part of the family, Animals can sense danger, Some animals are more valuable than others, Animals respond to love, Zoos are educational, Zoos are cruel, Animals act only on instinct, Some animals form deep bonds, We can communicate with animals energetically, All life deserves compassion.

This list barely scratches the surface. There are many more areas we have beliefs about, such as beliefs about work, success vs. fulfillment, justice, luck and fate, creativity, emotions, safety, politics, gender roles, ambition, morality, leadership, beauty, honesty, failure, responsibility, privacy, community, competition, free will, purpose, addiction, power, forgiveness, empathy, control, suffering, rest, trust, change, attitudes, importance, behaviour, sport, patriotism, religion, animals, homelessness, tattoos, weight, body shape, saving face, ego, respect, personal space, marriage, engagement, taboos, free trade, authority, councils, governments, politicians, clothing, colour, eccentricity, groups, ecology, wealth, poverty, food, beverages, meals, shopping, manners, houses, furnishings, décor, formalities, paperwork, materialism, environment, promises, loyalty, trust, routines, armed services, war, equality, race, teenagers, punishment, professions, infidelity, affairs, cheating, support, helping, rich, gambling, alcohol, drugs, medicine, new age, values, home appliances, brands, reliance, beauty and nationality.

To live life from a place of intuition is to bring magic and ease into your life.

Love,

Sandy Stevenson

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