Belief as Experience
Inspired by Craig N. Shealy:
Making Sense of Beliefs and Values
A BELIEF is experienced in us as:
An internalized version of reality
A filter of subjective experiences
In relation to our other beliefs
In service of our core needs
We can differentiate four dimensions
of subjective experiences of belief:
Good or Bad
True or False
Strong or Weak
Consistent or Inconsistent
(with other beliefs)
Beliefs and Values:
Together make up the Self
Are Products of Experiences
Impact us even when Unconscious or Illogical
Beliefs and Values:
Provide access to transform the Self.
Yet, are not easily Modified.
But when changed, transform other aspects of the Self.