One word. Belief.
Belief is a choice. When someone has chosen what to believe, convincing them otherwise is a futile effort.
Each of us sees reality differently from the next person. To me, MY BELIEFS = MY REALITY!
According to our beliefs, we live our lives (both personal and work). Most of us are blissfully unaware of this fact. And we have even less of a clue of how our beliefs got installed.
The below is a real-life example.
I know people who refuse to use microwave ovens because they believe that the ‘wave’ from microwaved food can cause cancer.
Even after telling them that most restaurants use microwave ovens, they said it’s not true. So, they still eat out. It’s convenient, they said. ?
Even after I’ve told them that almost every household in Japan, a country where the people live the longest, has a microwave oven, they said that it’s because the Japanese had matcha to fight cancer caused by microwaved food. ?
Even after I’ve shown them reports from Havard Medical School saying that food cooked by microwave ovens are safe for consumption and, on the contrary, retain the most nutrients, they said that microwave oven companies sponsored those reports!
They. Win. Already.
I wonder why people choose to believe things from hearsay instead of reliable sources and facts.
Are they right or wrong?
I don’t think it’s a matter of right or wrong. I believe (pun intended) that it’s a matter of choice.
So, yes, belief is a choice. And once a person has chosen it, as long as they are not open to ‘unbelieving that belief, your opinion sucks. Always.
As for me, since belief is a choice, I choose to believe things that set me free, save me time, and make me money.
What about you?
