Definition: Belief

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Revision: 15 Feb 2023

Belief

A concept accepted and adhered to in lieu of directly knowing what is.
An attempt by the intellect to fill in what is not known.
Any belief is a sign of operating in the context of separation.
Any belief is a sign that separation is believed, consciously or unconsciously.
Belief arises in the absence of knowing.
Belief indicates the state of confusion, unawakeness, unconsciousness.
Belief focuses attention and invites the experience of that which is believed.
The belief in separation from Divinity/God/Source is the root cause of suffering.
The belief in oneness activates the possibility of awakening and enlightenment.
When the nature of belief is clarified it becomes a tool for awakening.
As belief aligns with truth, untruth subsides.
The belief in oneness invites the experience and knowing of oneness.
The belief in peace invites the experience and knowing of peace.
The belief in being THE SUPREME invites the experience and knowing of being THAT.