Beliefs

BELIEFS 

The all encompassing concept of beliefs. They can be huge like religions, or as small as superstitions. Some would say they are virtually the same. Both intangible as to actual factual evidence but still believed to be true. Just like good luck and bad luck, intangible yet believed to be a valid concept.

Beliefs are basically created in you mind (or someone elses), consciously or unconsciously and affect your outlook on life. They govern your behavior and your personality. They affect your day to day life. 

The danger of beliefs is that all too many people believe what someone else is telling then to believe. Instead of questioning everything and arriving at your own conclusions. Funny thing... most beliefs have absolutely nothing to do what factual information. And again you should question the belief based on what someone else believes as a truth.  Many "truths" are not based on verified facts, but based on someones feelings. 

So... Someone or some group has a feeling about a particular concept... They elevate it to a belief... they proclain it to be a truth... so others may believe as they do... and follow what they say... because they seek to exert influence over others. Sound familiar? 

The danger... falling under the influence,  under the control of others... based on their feelings, their truths, and their beliefs. Which is greatly influenced by their agendas,  be it good or bad. If they seek to force their beliefs upon others... It's always bad and detrimental. 

On a positive note... your beliefs can have a positive influence on you. Your outlook on life, your emotional well being, even your bodies ability to in certain circumstances help heal your body. Recovery from injury or surgery is quickened by a positive outlook. 

Rational beliefs are based on facts... factual evidence. 

Therefore irrational beliefs are based on feelings, that lead to thinking people that they are true, even though there is no factual evidence, which leads to beliefs... which unfortunately are spread to others that don't quuestion this beliefs. 

Mere thoughts > feelings > preceived truth > irrational beliefs.

All of which have no basis in FACTS. 

Needless to say... some beliefs, irrational as they might be, can be of benefit. If you think you are going to have a good day,  you probably will. If you think that you are going to have a bad day,  most likely you will.  The power of positive thinking. Or conversely the adverse effects of negative thinking. 

Some irrational beliefs provide a emotional comfort, they give you a good feeling,  so you believe them to be true... even though they are not based on fact. So some irrational beliefs are easily spread through society, merely because they provide emotional comfort and a sense of well-being. So the question is... does this provide a positive or negative impact on society? 

It could be be both.  But clearly if one group seeks to force their beliefs upon others that don't agree... THAT'S A PROBLEM. 

So... question what you believe and why... And it's it beneficial? 
Thoughts and feelings that lead to perceived truths and beliefs not based on factual evidence need to be questioned. Particularly if those beliefs are from elsewhere other than yourself. 

Well... That's my thoughts... a 3:00 am clearity of though. 
Hope this gives you something to think about. 
Be positive... question everything. 

Y'all have a great day.