Definition of Beliefs
A belief is a conviction that a feeling or thought is certain, or that some assumption about the world is indubitable. Epistemologists consider beliefs to be undeniable perspectives about physical reality. These feeling-tones about the human frame of reference can be either true or false. If you consider the certainty that ‘snow is white’, look at the image below.
A belief in ‘something’ is to assume, beyond doubt that it is true; for example, a belief that snow is white is equivalent to acknowledging the veracity of the assumption that “snow is white”. Some assumptions do not require contemplation. Very few wonder if the sun will brighten the darkness in the morning. The belief or assumption is that it will brighten the darkness Then consider New Zealand born Ernest Rutherford or Lord Rutherford of Nelson (1871 – 1937). He was considered “the father of nuclear physics” and “the greatest experimental physicist” since Michael Faraday.
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Rutherford had been conducting an experiment where he was shooting particles at a thin leaf of gold foil. Much to his surprise, virtually all of the particles passed through the gold foil as if nothing was there at all. Upon this observation, Rutherford concluded that the gold leaf had no effect on the particles and he concluded that, along with other previous experiments, the atom was 99+% empty space. At this time, Rutherford was astounded and came to the realization that the entire physical world was essentially empty space. This caused him so much concern that he was reluctant to get out of bed the next morning for fear that he would slip through the floor. Eventually, he did overcome his belief.
Purpose of Beliefs
The electromagnetic theories of consciousness propose that consciousness can be understood as an electromagnetic phenomenon. Consciousness is fundamental to beliefs and beliefs provide life with meaning, direction and actions. Both internally and externally they act like filters to our perception of our physical reality. They direct the brain and the mind as to what is happening within the life experience. Without beliefs, people tend to feel powerless.
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How to Change Beliefs
Our senses provide the input we receive from the environment. This input undergoes a filtering process in the brain. When the input reaches the frontal lobes of the brain it has an effect on our conscious awareness. The cell membranes of the brain are flexible. This enables the brain to alter its sensitive confirmation of the input received causing biochemical changes and growth in areas previously ignored. Changing your thoughts brings about bursts of neurochemicals and we become open and receptive to new information and unblock information previously denied by our beliefs.
