Chains Of Belief

For generations, we have been led to believe something or other, and this is the chain that we carry around. The hallmark of belief is refusing to admit that a belief is just a belief; it’s something we have accepted as true without proof, and we become unsettled if questioned about it, wanting others to believe what we believe.

Belief can make us do phenomenal things, but phenomena is an impermanent construct maintained by belief, and it is that which forges the links in the chain. The promotion of belief in the form of identification causes confusion, suffering and aggression.

Insecurity binds the chain. If we were confident, we would understand why others didn’t believe as we do. A belief is just a idea, and that makes us feel vulnerable.

Belief doesn’t mean we understand,
we just hope, fear and ignore.

Wisdom means we understand;
there is no need to take sides.