Belief.  Ah, that 6 letter word holds such power.  If you look belief up in the dictionary, there are different definitions but most state, “Belief is an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof, trust, faith, or having confidence in (someone or something.”  Often, people will view their beliefs as a fundamental truth and this is where it can get tricky.

We are all hard-wired to create beliefs, many of them we are not even aware of.  We create beliefs about ourselves, the existence of a higher power, other people and how the world works.  Our beliefs allow us to experience and “make sense” of our world almost from the moment we are born.  As children, we believe in our parents and that their ability to protect and support us. As we grow, we continue to add layer our beliefs based on what we learn and what we experience.