Believing something is not an accomplishment. I grew up
thinking that beliefs are something to be proud of, but
they’re really nothing but opinions one refuses to
reconsider. Beliefs are easy. The stronger your beliefs are,
the less open you are to growth and wisdom, because
“strength of belief” is only the intensity with
which you resist questioning yourself. As soon as you are proud
of a belief, as soon as you think it adds something to who you
are, then you’ve made it a part of your ego. Listen to
any “die-hard” conservative or liberal talk about
their deepest beliefs and you are listening to somebody who
will never hear what you say on any matter that matters to them
— unless you believe the same. It is gratifying to speak
forcefully, it is gratifying to be agreed with, and this high
is what the die-hards are chasing. Wherever there is a belief,
there is a closed door. Take on the beliefs that stand up to
your most honest, humble scrutiny, and never be afraid to lose
them.
I'm a liberal growing up in Texas, i know this like
nobody else, i mean like wow holy wow like people really need
to learn to understand that just because you belive something
doesnt make it true. This year alone I've come to realize
that things arn't always what they seem