beliefs

Do you know what you believe?

I have spent some time trying to find what I believe to be true about various things ranging from germs to deities, from weather patterns to plastic containers. So far, I have come to one conclusion: what we choose to believe becomes true for us.

Is this too simple an approach to testing beliefs? I don't like the new age idea that we create our own reality, as I may have argued before. It's just not logical. But the idea that our beliefs shape our perception of our reality is becoming clear to me. This is both empowering and frightening to think about.