Comments on: Do You Determine your Beliefs, or do Your Beliefs Determine You? (part two)

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Do You Determine your Beliefs, or do Your Beliefs Determine You? (part three) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:30:32 +0000

[...] of an epic. Let’s look at a snapshot of what we’ve covered so far in parts one and two… 1. We’re all largely driven, motivated, limited, empowered and controlled by our [...]

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Do You Determine your Beliefs, or do Your Beliefs Determine You? (part one) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:38:09 +0000

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By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:10:00 +0000

I can see how my family have formed some of my beliefs- particuarly my Dad. For example, his beliefs about what is a ‘good student’, about what is good exercise and what is useless. He told me that swimming and cycling are easy and no good because they’re both no-impact. But I never saw him ride 70 km a day or swim 4km 3-4 times a week (which is what I was doing at the time). I ‘hate’ how people can be so quick to criticise without being able to jutify what they’re saying.

While I also have my own expectations, I can see the influence of my Dad in many things I do/have done/want to do. “While you’re trying to finish your study, don’t get caught up in a relationship… don’t get distracted with tv programs… don’t think about getting a casual/part time job….” Parents can be somewhat over protective. I know they’re trying to look out for me and prevent me from making the same/similar mistakes as what they have done. But they aren’t me, and aren’t inside my head. While it hurts like hell sometimes, you have to make your own ‘mistakes’ or learn your own life lessons the so-called ‘hard way’. I love my parents heaps, and enjoyed my childhood too. It’s only been from the beginning of this year that Dad and I can see eye-to-eye. Prior to that we’ve fought like two cats (attacking each other verbally mostly over little things). It’s sad that it has taken so long (I’m 28, nearly 29). A lot of it has stemmed from my own emotions, anger, resentment, jealousy. It’s just taken this long for me to get a grip of some of that. Which, gettig back to what you were talking about- long standing beliefs can definitely have the potential to rule you, your life and your head.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:09:00 +0000

It's funny, I'm 28 and up until recently I thought the only way to "Get By" in life was "to go to school, get good grades, so I could go onto further education, to get a good job".
What a joke! All because my parents, teachers and everyone else in my early years thought that was the only way to make money.
My partner and I have been fortunate enough to go beyond our 'brainwashing' and realise there's more opportunities out there, much better than working for someone else til we're 60 odd.

We will be a few of the fortunate people to retire in our 30's.

Great post. Thanks!!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:08:00 +0000

Aah Craig,

The memories – I was never a catholic but went to a catholic boarding school. Unfortunately I was one of those kids who questioned the system (in spite of attending prayers with the nuns)and so, was not very popular in religous instruction class. One of the greatest keys I optained was never just accept something cause someone says it should be that way – question, debate, wrestle till you find your own truth. The greatest part of this is being able to question and debate with God (I can see the nuns throwing their arms in the air and praying for me as we speak – imagine questioning God – who do I think I am)
Well I know who I am – His favourite child !!!!!!!!!
Cheryl ( )
p.s special hugs to Johnny – sometimes I tune out Craigs voice and just look at the amazing pictures – thanks

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:25:00 +0000

Cheers Monica… no hat here!

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By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:24:00 +0000

"Or can we just co-exist with opposing points of view on everything?"

It's good in theory KK... now, if only we make it a reality

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By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:21:00 +0000

And Happy Days to you Anon ( )

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:20:00 +0000

Hi Mary… now all I need to do is figure out how to write it!

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By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:40:00 +0000

Hey Craig,
I thought you were catholic and I'm glad you still love that part of you, but I guess all us catholic (lapsed (?) or otherwise) know what you mean.

There's good news on the Catholic upbringing thing though - these days they may not actually state that sentence you would've liked Sr Mary Patricia to say, but - if you come across the right (motivated, focussed, inspiring ) people (and there are some) they are definetely teaching today's little catholics some very life enhancing skills.

They are now 'allowed' to be more joyful, more intuitive and are also given more encouragement and inspiration than ever. Thank God!!

I understand your post and enjoyed it - and I'm glad you don't have an anti-catholic hat. I don't either.

Hugs Craig,
Monica