Belief...

We judge by what we perceive. We perceive by what we believe. We believe only what we see. We've all watched stories like "The Matrix". Movies that emphasise on how the world can be shaped by beliefs and thoughts. And there are psychics out there who believe that the mind can shape the material realm. That we are capable of more.

How much of this is true? And how much more are we capable of? None could answer that question. For the answer changes with each person, with each passing day. Each man's belief, changes the degree of control he has over his surroundings.

Ranging from the self-confident suave rich man who believes he rules the world to the bum sitting on the roadside begging for food and money, believing he is naught more than a bug trying to scrape a living off the donations of the working people. Both men have a strong sense of where they stand within the hierarchy of society. Thus that is where they've wound up. The street bum may feel that he belongs elsewhere, but until he changes his sub-conscious mindset and truly believe that he is great, then he'll never find his way up from just being a street rat.

Our thoughts and beliefs indirectly determine just about all the choices that we make. From small choices such as the type of clothes we wear, the type of music we listen to and the kinds of people we hang out with, to big decisions that will determine the path that our future will take. From this, one could say that one's belief does change the world.

Do not be mistaken though, for the world is made up of multiple different dimensions. Each of us living in his own dimension, where everything is centered around us. Each person adds a different dimension to the world. A different layer from every person. And each person has a relatively complete control over his layer, bestowed with the rulership of his realm. Thus can we make things move our own way, by affecting that which is within our sights and control. But how far does our control stretch to?

Let's look at it this way. The dimensions that we live in, are not merely physical. Rather they are more spiritual and mental. We live in a material world, but we are empowered with abilities beyond the physical. Yet we've become so attached to the physical that our spirituality and soul has become suppressed and repressed. Our senses and belief dulled to the point where we feel incomplete and unable to practice the control. Unable to change our fates.

People begin to believe in a predestined end. Some start believing in fate. Others think their lives, and everything they do, had been pre-planned. That they never really had any control over their choices. Could they be any more wrong.

Truth of the matter is, we are the ones caging ourselves. We've limited our powers and beliefs. If we could change our beliefs, to morph them to better aid our lives. For with belief, we can rationalise and get over our fears. With belief we can empower ourselves. With belief we can move mountains. With belief, we can overcome all challenges. With it, we change our fates.

What do you believe?

-List 10 beliefs that you hold about yourself... for example: I am short --- Life is a struggle, I am a good cook... I have too much to do... nature is beautiful - and harsh...
-consider how these beliefs impact your life, look at which beliefs hold you back in life, - and what your options are, how could you shift your perspectives around those negative beliefs ...