“You are neither sinner or saint. You are a glorious means by which the Infinite acts on the plane on the finite.” – Raymond Charles Barker

Beliefs exist whether we are conscious of them or not, and they are constantly influencing our behavior. We have to choose our beliefs purposefully to replace the subconscious workings of our egos.

Belief is something we practice like yoga or meditation. No one is great at it when they first start trying to intentionally decide what beliefs will rule their world. But like our physical muscles, when we work out our belief system day by day, the muscle gets stronger, the movement more intuitive, and it starts taking less effort.

We don’t do sit ups for a day and expect perfect abs. No, we practice, we repeat, we sweat, and some days, we are weary and less than perfect.

Here’s the thing – we can’t practice only when everything is working out the way we want it to; we must also believe precisely when things are not.

That’s where our true beliefs are unearthed. When our true colors are revealed. And the need to practice is brought to the light.

So what do you believe? And is it out of convenience or conviction?