Have you ever felt exasperated when you were having a disagreement or discussion with someone and you just could not understand how the other person feels the way they do? You know your core beliefs and there is absolutely no way this other person could logically say what they are saying because it is just completely contrary to your belief.

When you point this out to the other person, they rebuke your argument as illogical. It just drives you so crazy. How could they ever think and say something so outrageous, so contrary to logic; so contrary to your truths and those beliefs that you hold so deeply.

Beliefs are not truths. Beliefs are beliefs. Our beliefs are based on our values and experiences. They are not based upon truth. Neither are they based upon lies. They are just based upon our values and experiences. And, just as you change your underwear daily, you can change your beliefs.

Before you start calling me crazy and ridiculous, just ask yourself a couple questions. Do you believe the same things today that you believed 5 years, 10 years, or 20 years ago? Were the ancients completely crazy when they believed that the sun revolved around the earth? Based upon their values and experiences, it was completely logical to believe that the earth was the center of the universe.

Recall the lessons taught by Charles Dickens