We are enslaved in our ways of living.
We believe we must work hard every day just to receive our basic needs:
food
water
clothing
shelter
We believe there is “not enough” to go around
that we are in competition
with every other living thing
for the precious
resources of this world.
We believe that
WE are NOT ENOUGH
to deserve anything.
We are enslaved by our beliefs.
But what is Belief?
A law of nature
like gravity
that acts upon us
believe it or not?
A concrete, permanent, stable force
that applies to
everyone
& everything
everywhere?
What happens when a belief changes?
Does reality change?
Beliefs are thoughts
that create
what appears to be
reality.
If I believe all dogs are vicious
I will perceive all dogs
and their behavior
as proof
my belief is Truth.
If I believe I cannot have
a loving relationship,
a satisfying meal,
a fulfilling career,
I will view all the world
through this cloudy lens,
seeing only
what I believe to be true.
I will ignore
criticize
dis-believe
anything
that does not match.
To acknowledge anything
that does not match
would be to doubt the Truth.
Beliefs are dangerous.
They create walls
barriers
blind-spots
that prevent us from seeing
other perspectives
other pieces of the puzzle
other obstacles in the road.
Our beliefs limit our ability
to learn,
to grow,
to have a healthy & spiritually sound life.
Beliefs are thoughts,
Atrophied Ideas,
frozen in time and space,
useful at some place,
under other circumstances,
but becoming dead weight
in a world that is constantly changing.
Beliefs are
Shackles of the Mind
in a chaotic world.
Freedom
is all in Your Head.
Let it Ring.
Crazy Annie
Summer Solstice 06202012
Let Freedom Ring…
Jun 21, 2012 @ 07:16:10
Crazy Annie is very deep!
Jun 21, 2012 @ 09:04:49
Thank you kindly, Sir. As Mama always said, “It takes one to know one.” Blessed Be.
Jun 22, 2012 @ 10:02:31
I so dig this whole post! Annie is on it today. So much truisms in what she writes.
“Beliefs are thoughts” if only we all could come to this realization the better off we would be. Even in just a family dynamic this would have great impact if all would get on board.
By the way I also am very much digging your new look for your blog. Nice! A painting of yours maybe?
Jun 22, 2012 @ 15:37:55
Thank you kindly, Baroness. The background is, indeed, one of my zentangle-inspired drawings ~”Shine”~ now in the private collection of my Girls Inc Pen Pal, Paola. Amigas Siempre!