Our Beliefs

by | Jan 11, 2020 | Beliefs

Our beliefs are personal. Nobody’s beliefs are necessarily more right than anyone else’s. Our foundational beliefs are formed before we learn to think independently. Because these underlying beliefs are formed unconsciously, we aren’t always aware of...

The Logic of Detachment

by | Jul 18, 2019 | Beliefs, Ego

Few of us question the validity of our own opinions. Yet, in truth, we rarely can confirm our beliefs beyond a shadow of doubt. Even if our point of view is plausible, if we’re open minded, we’re able to see some truth in other perspectives. Because we...

We’re Making It All Up

by | Jun 30, 2019 | Beliefs

What’s considered right and wrong changes over time. What was once looked upon with distain could be seen as completely neutral from a different paradigm. We deem something unacceptable when it doesn’t fit with our belief system. However, most of our ideas...

Beneficial Beliefs

by | May 28, 2019 | Beliefs

We make choices every day based on information we just assume is true. We unconsciously hold beliefs about life and our own strengths and limitations. Some these beliefs help us thrive; others leave us feeling distressed and hopeless. Creating a psychological and...

Guesswork

by | Dec 28, 2018 | Beliefs

Our conditioning creates our understanding of how the world works and why things are they way they are. Over time, we lend credence to our model and infuse it with meaning and certainty. It helps us feel safe navigating our way through what might otherwise be an...

Finding Meaning

by | Mar 7, 2018 | Beliefs

How we assign meaning is a personal decision that has a profound impact on our experience of life. One belief system may encourage us to build an empire, while another may emphasize exploring our inner world. Some feel they can only find meaning by outperforming those...