The Power of Beliefs

The Power of Beliefs: Where They Lead

Beliefs are like clothes we wear—they shape how we feel, how we move, and how others perceive us. Just as slipping into a tailored suit makes you stand taller or a cozy sweater wraps you in warmth, our beliefs influence the tone and texture of our lives. The beauty of beliefs, like fashion, is that they’re not fixed. We can try them on, see how they fit, and notice the impact they make on ourselves and others.

Imagine wearing a belief like "The world is full of opportunities." This belief might make you feel open and energized, like putting on bright, comfortable sneakers that inspire you to explore.

Alternatively, slipping into the belief "People can’t be trusted" might feel heavy, like a restrictive coat that keeps you distant from others.

But beliefs do more than shape our personal experiences—they ripple outward, touching every interaction. When you believe in abundance, you might offer help more freely, creating connections and trust. When you hold onto scarcity, you might guard your resources, signaling others to do the same.

This interplay of beliefs and their effects spans across what we might call the Four Orders of life:

1. The Physical Order: Beliefs about health or capability impact how we carry ourselves.
2. The Intellectual Order: Beliefs about learning and growth determine how we approach challenges.
3. The Social/Emotional Order: Beliefs about relationships shape how we bond with others.
4. The Spiritual Order: Beliefs about purpose and connection influence how we find meaning.

The next time you feel stuck, ask yourself:

What belief am I wearing right now?

Does it fit the life I want to live?

If not, try something new.

Experiment with a belief like

"I can figure this out" or "People are generally kind."

See how it changes your posture, both physically and emotionally, and how it impacts those around you.

In the end, beliefs are tools, not prisons. Choose them wisely, and you’ll find yourself dressing for the life you truly want to lead.

Tony Robbins often says, "Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. Human beings have the awesome ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that disempowers them or one that can literally save their lives."

Tony Robbins on Beliefs

At one event Tony sees that Julia's relationship with her mother is probably responsible for a good deal of pain in her life. On one hand, Julia blames her mother for her suffering in life. On the other hand, she is ready to defend her mother against Tony, even when he's just repeating Julia's own criticisms about her.

Tony will try to understand the emotional charge Julia has about her mother."
Robbins goes on to discuss how these hidden beliefs and emotional patterns can shape a person's entire world view and experiences.

He encourages people to examine their beliefs critically and be open to trying on new perspectives that may be more empowering. By doing so, individuals can transform their relationships and overall quality of life. Here's a few more examples:

• Weight loss & self-image: Julia’s hidden belief of feeling unloved led to overeating, affecting her health and self-image.
  see: Core 100 Module 1
• Relationship dynamics: Hidden beliefs about relationships (e.g., seeing them as ending vs. beginning) impact behavior and biochemistry.
  see Total-Breakthrough
• Financial success: Beliefs about money—like focusing on paying bills vs. seeking abundance—shape financial decisions and outcomes.
• Business growth: A dentist’s fear of losing clients from raising prices limited business growth, driven by hidden beliefs.
• Emotional patterns: "Emotional homes" influence reactions to events, with pre-existing emotional states affecting responses (e.g., 9/11).
  see: Total-Breakthrough
• Paul & Jennifer: Tony helps Paul uncover his belief of insignificance in the relationship due to financial support from Jennifer’s family, leading to a positive shift in their marriage when he adopts a new belief about his value.
  see: @core 100 module 8
• Lyndsey: Tony helps Lyndsey challenge her beliefs about debt and self-worth, reframing her HECS debt as a "degree from the University of Life," transforming it into a valuable learning experience and fostering personal growth.
  see: Core 100 Module 1
• Lisa: Tony uncovers Lisa’s belief that vulnerability equals weakness, rooted in her abusive childhood. He encourages her to see vulnerability as a source of strength, helping her reconnect with her femininity and improve relationships.
  see: @Core 100 Module 12

These examples show how unconscious beliefs shape health, relationships, business, and financial success.

The Dressing Room Experience

Let's try a belief on for size:

For someone who is autistic and believes

"Socializing is hard," or "making friends at school is hard"

it’s important to consider how beliefs shape your experience. This belief focuses on the difficulty and may reinforce feelings of overwhelm or frustration. 😠

But what if you reframed it to:

"I need different conditions to feel comfortable socializing"?

This shift acknowledges your needs without judgment and opens the door to solutions. Instead of seeing the environment as a fixed challenge, you can explore ways to adapt it—finding quieter spaces, smaller groups, or a trusted companion to ease interactions. This empowering belief reminds you that it’s not about you being incapable (or other people are being inconsiderate) but about honoring what helps you thrive.

It's important to recognize the underlying needs and not get lost in the negative emotional experience we have in a particular situation. When we focus on ways to meet our needs and find solutions we can find beliefs that are more "useful" to aiding us in our growth and satisfaction.

Let's try another belief on for size:

“Leaders are controlling and only care about power”

can create resistance and mistrust, making it hard to engage with leadership or recognize your own leadership potential.

A more empowering belief might be:

“Great leaders guide and inspire others by serving and empowering them.”

This shift changes the narrative, encouraging you to see leadership as a partnership where influence is built on trust and shared goals. It invites you to recognize that not all leaders fit the controlling stereotype and that true leadership is about uplifting others and fostering growth.

Adopting this belief allows you to approach leaders with an open mind and even step into leadership roles yourself with confidence and purpose.

How Beliefs Shape Our Lives

Our beliefs shape how we interpret the world and define what we think is possible. They act as a filter through which we view every opportunity, challenge, and interaction.

• A limiting belief, such as "I’m not good enough," can prevent us from reaching our goals, keeping us stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and fear.
• Conversely, an empowering belief, like "I have everything I need within me to succeed," opens doors to courage, creativity, and action.

To reframe beliefs, Robbins suggests identifying the ones that hold you back and questioning their validity.

Ask yourself

• Is this belief serving me?
• What evidence supports it?
• What would my life look like if I let it go and replaced it with a more empowering belief?

By consciously choosing beliefs that align with your goals and values, you can rewrite the story of your life and unleash your full potential.

A Garment of Light

Wearing garments of light is like clothing your soul in empowering beliefs. Just as garments of light protect, uplift, and radiate divine energy, empowering beliefs create a higher, more positive vibration within you.

These beliefs align you with God or the Universe's higher purpose, allowing you to shine as your best self. When you choose empowering beliefs—like seeing yourself as worthy, capable, and connected—you transmit that energy outward, inspiring and uplifting those around you.

Just as garments of light are a reflection of divine truth, empowering beliefs are a reflection of the love and strength God wants you to carry, a spiritual "attire" that transforms both you and the world around you.