Jesus Never Existed
If you’re taking the time to read this, you’re probably either furious or curious. I presented the statement in the headline so that you can sense your own reaction to reading it. Did you have a pang of resistance or irritation? Perhaps a flutter of surprise or agreement? Maybe nothing. Be honest with yourself; you don’t have to share this information with anyone.
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The title of this article is a good example of what someone might say if they held a firm belief. Belief structures hold a strong sway over what we do, and what we don’t do. Unexamined beliefs can cage us and limit our ability to act.
What belief-based statements have you told yourself about your life?
One recent belief that I overcame had to do with my health. It was the belief that I lacked the willpower to motivate myself to get in shape beyond that initial novelty period of trying a new activity. It had been “proven” to me over and over again with all my false attempts at getting in shape. At 28, I had reached a point where I thought that further attempts to achieve fitness were futile, and that the best I could do was try to stave off greater obesity.
When I noticed that apathy start to creep in, something clicked in my brain. I knew a belief system closing in when I saw one, and I wasn’t going to allow that mindset to take over my life. That’s when I decided to train for and run a half-marathon in 2009. I armed myself with research, a good routine, and a goal. Beliefs are illusory barriers of the mind, and when I ran that 13.1 miles in May, I proved to myself that this one was just the same.
What beliefs are tying down meaningful transformations in your health, your spiritual evolution, and your overall happiness?
“I’m too old to get in shape.” This is a complete myth. If you feed your body well and give it exercise, it will adapt.
“I hate my job, but no one will hire me if I apply elsewhere.” Someone hired you in the first place, didn’t they? Try brushing up your resume and really thinking about what makes you marketable to an employer.
“Meditation takes too long.” Meditation can be as short as 10 minutes, 1-2 times a day, and the effects are cumulative.
“I can’t give up my cookies and cakes.” Yes, you can. Plus, they’re destroying you from the inside in very much the same way that alcohol destroys an alcoholic’s body.
“I could never optimize my life like The 4-Hour Workweek
Examine all your beliefs, and write them down. When you face a belief and show yourself why it’s unfounded, you will often find that there are more underneath. Beliefs stack upon beliefs, and some are there at our own subconscious bidding to distract us from the truth. Sometimes a belief like,”I can’t give up my cookies and cakes,” is covering up our secret desire to magically become fit and healthy while still gorging on our favorite destructive foods.
The final step in this process is to start making a plan for yourself and getting started. Create a realistic goal. Stay accountable, and let people know what you are doing. Make it fool-proof so that you don’t have to give it any thought; you just follow the routine.
Then get started.
What are your upcoming, in-progress, or successfully completed life projects? Let us know in the comments.
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