Episode #130 – Friday The Checkup: Believe in Something or Fall for Anything

Have you ever heard the phrase “They were so open minded that their brain leaked out.” Believing is one of those foundational things that without we are like a ship that despite how fast it can move without a steerage it will likely end running out of fuel and float aimlessly or run up on the rocks and be damaged, if not destroyed.

If you are a person of recovery believing is foundational to everything we have. As a person of deep faith, my belief is not at the core of who I am; it is the very core of me.

What does it mean to believe?

verb (used without object)

• to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so 

verb (used with object)

• to have confidence or faith in the truth of (a positive assertion, story, etc.); give credence to.
• to have confidence in the assertions of (a person).
• to have a conviction that (a person or thing) is, has been, or will be engaged in each action or involved in each situation:

The late great Zig Ziglar said “why be a wandering generality when you can be a meaningful specific?” It has been my experience that people who don’t have a foundational and unwavering belief have a life that is not consistent or regularly rewarding in a deep and meaningful way. 

• What do you believe in? 
• Does your belief identify you as a person
• Do your actions coincide with what you say you believe in
• Do we encourage others to hold fast to their belief 
• Is our believing growing out and deep as we go
• Are we open to see what works for other who believe
• Does our believing challenge us to be a better version of who we are

These are a few things that we ought to consider when we look at our beliefs. Believing is foundational to the person we are or are not.

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