Too Many, Too Often

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Ronald T. Brown, Ph.D.

The most important decision you will ever make is the choice to Believe. The choice to believe in yourself, your dreams, talents, in your marriage, your kids, in what is still possible, in God...

Though this choice to Belief is the most important of choices, many individuals falter and fade in that choice. Too many, too often, will choose to give into their fears and doubt. When the path of “Belief” starts to become foggy, or down right difficult - too many, too often will choose to be driven by anger, doubt, fear and despair instead of having the fortitude to continue down the path of courageous belief.

Why do people falter in their belief?

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- The choice to give into fear and doubt is easier and takes far less energy - while the pathway of Belief can many times, and for long periods of time, be wearisome.

- The choice to give into anger and despair allows a person the comfort of thinking they are a “victim” - where they can blame God, others, or “the system” for whatever befalls them.

- Faltering in one’s belief allows that person to neglect the personal discipline needed to acquire new knowledge, skills, mentors, and help to sustain them in a journey of Belief.

- The journey of Belief can be painful and lonely - while the choice to give into their fears, and play it safe, allows a person to remain comfortably tucked away in the crowd.

So if you are going to make the choice to Believe… remember

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- The choice to Believe is many times the most difficult of choices - while the temptation to give into doubt and despair easier than a downhill walk.

- The choice to Believe is always a narrow path that leads into the unknown, chosen by the few.

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BUT

... The choice to Believe always releases the power to create (or re-create) your reality. It is the only path that will allow you to reach the summit of your dreams and potential - to experience all this life has to offer. While Belief is not magic, it is indeed magical!