If we wish to make a fundamental change in our life, we must first understand the root of our problems. This invariably lies in our “mistaken certainties.”
Mistaken certainties are things we are sure are true but which, in fact, are not. They are generally based on wishful thinking, which distorts reality and leads to self-deception. We want things to be as we would
like them to be rather than as they are. We look at the world, filtered by our beliefs, which blinds us to what is real.
We can only change the world to the extent that we can change ourselves. We can only change ourselves to the degree that we become aware of our mistaken certainties. Most of our troubles arise from expectations, which have not become realities. Most of our disappointments come from our mistaken ideal of how we think the world should be, and what we think we “should,” or “ought” to do, be or have. This is known as resisting reality.
Emerson said, “We are what we think about all day long.” Everything that is happening to you right now in your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual world is the result of what is going on in your mind. To put it
more exactly: You accept, relate or reject everything in your mental and physical
environment based on your present level of awareness.
Your present level of awareness is determined by your education, environment, family life, childhood experiences, successes, failures and religious beliefs. You will discover that many of the things you thought were true are the things that, in reality, are not true. These will include the beliefs that make up the solid foundation of what you assume is reality. You discovers that everything you are accepting, relating or rejecting is based on your present level of awareness. Unfortunately, your present level of awareness may be
faulty or distorted.
As said above; everything that is demonstrated by our action starts in mind, mind is affected by your level of awareness, and your awareness is created by things like religious beliefs and the list goes on. You want to change? You can; Critically analyze the variables that create your level of awareness, assess their authenticity, relevance etc.
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