Confirming what we already think.
It is normal to look for information, situations or events that reinforce or confirm the beliefs we already have.
Because these beliefs are part of who we are, we generally don't want to find anything that will show our beliefs to be wrong.
If you have a belief you can be happy, you will look for things to reinforce this fact, and continually strive for happiness.
If you have a belief you can never be happy, or don't deserve it, you will look for things to reinforce this, and thus remain unhappy.
Your beliefs create your reality. |
