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11/2/2023 0 Comments

Beliefs: The Inner Compass - Finding True North in a Sea of Convictions

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"Your beliefs are the compass. Are they pointing you to your true north?"

In the odyssey of life, beliefs are the compass that guides us. They shape our thoughts, color our perspectives, and direct our actions. Like silent puppeteers, they pull strings in the background, often dictating the narrative of our journey without us even noticing.

The Genesis of Beliefs

Our beliefs are often inherited, absorbed from the cultural milieu we grow up in, and the social circles we interact with. Some are instilled through experiences, both triumphant and traumatic, that etch deep marks upon our psyche. As children, we're like sponges, soaking up notions and dogmas from our surroundings, often without the critical filter we develop in later years.

The Power of Unchallenged Beliefs

Unexamined beliefs can lead us down paths that don't resonate with our core self. They can create internal conflicts, as the compass of our inherited or adopted beliefs points in a direction that clashes with the magnetic pull of our passions and purpose. The journey of self-discovery often begins with questioning these inherited compass points.

Calibrating Your Compass

To ensure our beliefs are taking us towards our true north, we need to calibrate our inner compass:
  1. Awareness - The first step is to become aware of our beliefs. It requires mindfulness and the willingness to probe our inner landscape.
  2. Examination - Evaluate beliefs critically. Where did they come from? Do they serve you well, or are they relics of a past self or someone else's expectations?
  3. Alignment - Align your beliefs with your current values and aspirations. Do they support the life you want to lead and the person you aspire to be?
  4. Adaptation - Be willing to adapt and evolve your beliefs. As you grow and learn, your compass should evolve too.

​Navigating Through Fear and Love

Fear-based beliefs often limit and constrict us, while love-based beliefs empower and expand our horizons. It's crucial to shift from the former to the latter. This shift isn't just transformative; it's often the difference between a life half-lived and one fully embraced.

The Compass of Authenticity

Authenticity is about having your compass point to your true north, regardless of external pressures. It's about finding harmony between your inner world and your external reality, ensuring that your beliefs are not just echoes of someone else's truth.

The Role of Society

Society often has its own compass, and sometimes it demands that we align ours with it. It takes courage and self-assurance to navigate according to your true north when it veers from the collective norm.

Our beliefs can either anchor us to harbor or sail us to new horizons. They can confine us to familiar waters or guide us to explore uncharted territories. The question remains: Are you checking your compass? Are you ensuring that it points towards your true north, towards a life that resonates with the deepest parts of who you are? Remember, the most important journey you can take is the one within, to discover, align, and follow your inner compass towards your own true north.

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    Jolene holds Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership and is a certified master success coach. Jolene's writing is continually inspired by the challenges that her clients are facing. She finds constant inspiration in the world around her and is profoundly honored to be living her purpose helping others turn impossible into possible.

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