A Belief Is Only A Possibility

A belief is only a possibility.
It isn’t the complete truth
until we test it – and ourselves – for ourself.
Assumptions ruin lives.

We can assume that the toaster doesn’t work because of a blown fuse, but we don’t know until we actually test all the parts. Why did it blow? It’s the same with everything else. If we just believe that it’s one part or side, that is being partial. We could be lucky, but that’s no way to live. When we test all parts, all sides, that is being impartial; we have made no assumptions. Luck doesn’t come into the equation. 🙂

If we use belief as an absolute,
we are incapable of reasoning.

Religion is the same. If we just believe, we are being partial by adopting one side over others, and that can ruin lives. By being impartial, we see all sides – this is the middle way.

The only absolute is ultimate reality of pure consciousness, independent and not in relation to other things or ideas. We are absolute reality for, without pure consciousness, nothing would be known, would it?

When we go wrong, feeling depressed or anxious or full of pride, does belief put us right? Belief justifies beliefs which are incomplete, shutting us down and causing us to feel uncomfortable, guilty and defensive. We have to look to see what is wrong and why, but first, we need to admit that things don’t feel right. Then we can start the healing process on the path to enlightenment.

Belief is partial.
Absolute is impartial.