A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind. – Robert Oxton Bolton
One way I understand what beliefs are is to say they are thoughts we have don’t question and continue to think (albeit largely unconsciously).
I love how Bolton describes a belief as idea that “possesses” our mind.
It’s almost like the mind is subject to its beliefs.
As if it could think new or different thoughts, as long as it was okay with its beliefs.
“My belief is that personal freedom cannot grow beyond personal responsibility. The more people that learn to be fully accountable for their lives, the more freedom each of us can enjoy and the more fulfilling all of our lives will be.” – Ross Parmenter Put another way, we are limited in our ability to create…
I just read yet another article on how retirement isn’t the panacea people think it is (at least for those financially prepared for retirement… ). People seem to have this idea that they will do everything they want when retire (i.e., all the things they said they couldn’t do while working) and live a life of…
You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good. – Jerry West If you only do things you feel like, you won’t make much progress. You’ll be lucky to “tread water.” That might be okay for some people, but is it for you? When you’re committed…
Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. – George Bernard Shaw What you believe is so important to what you can, and actually will, do. And what you actually do (truly) creates your life. * * * I find it curious that people seem to think that…
Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company. You own your career! – Earl Nightingale Are you acting as if you own your career, or are you just renting it from your current employer? Are you doing only what’s necessary to…
Everyone wants to be appreciated. So if you appreciate someone, don’t keep it a secret. – Mary Kay Ash Is it a wonderful, great, generous idea and practice to acknowledge and appreciate others? Absolutely. But you can’t give what you don’t see in yourself. What can you appreciate about you today? Take a minute and, sincerely,…