Meta Beliefs

We generally feel that we "have to" believe or disbelieve any concept we come across. We are constantly forming opinions from the best political candidate in an election we cannot vote in, to the existence or non-existence of UFOs, to the world's best actor, athlete, television personality.

There are certain beliefs that we have to hold in order to function, perhaps:

• The fastest subway to take to work is the "6 line"
• It is safer to cross the street on "walk" than on don't walk

There are certain other beliefs that directly support our goals, perhaps:

• I will be successful in business
• The universe is full of kind and loving people

However, other beliefs ossify into habits that limit our options:

• I don't like salads
• I prefer coffee to tea

Meta Belief

A meta belief is by definition a belief about beliefs.

• Suppose we believe that we do not have to form a belief about things, unless that belief is going to add practical value to our life?
  
• Suppose we were to believe that any belief we form (even one that appears neutral or even positive) actually directionalizes our thoughts and limits our choices.

How would our lives be different?

Shawn Carson

International Center for Positive Change and Hypnosis

NLP Training in New York