Embracing Belief – When We Shift What We Believe, We Shift What We See
Welcome back, Lovely Souls,
They say, “Seeing is believing.”
But is it?
What if believing is what actually helps us see?
Think back to childhood.
Maybe you believed in Santa. Maybe you were a superhero soaring across your bed. Maybe you had an imaginary friend who made you laugh when you felt alone. Back then, belief wasn’t something that had to be proven—it was something we lived into. Something that shaped how we moved through the world.
And then, somewhere along the way, we were told to grow out of it. To be realistic. To be cautious. And we started waiting for certainty before believing something was possible. We wanted guarantees before we leapt. Evidence before we hoped.
Of course we did—certainty feels safe. Predictable. Reassuring. But as much as we crave it, certainty is an illusion. Aside from the truth that we won’t inhabit these bodies forever, nothing is truly certain. Everything else is in motion.
And that’s where belief comes in.
Because while certainty may not be available, belief always is.
Our beliefs create our reality. What we believe has a profound impact on what we perceive, how we interpret experiences, and the choices we make.
If I believe that people are generally kind and open to connection, I’ll likely approach them with warmth—and they may respond in kind.
If I believe people are mostly judgmental or disinterested, I may hold back—and interpret a neutral glance or silence as rejection.
Same moment. Different beliefs. Entirely different experience. Different outcome.
Even neutral events get filtered through our inner lens. If someone doesn’t reply to a message right away, do I believe they’re upset with me? Or do I believe they’re busy and will get back to me when they can? Either story might feel true, but it’s the belief underneath that shapes our experience. It becomes a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.
This is why learning to observe our thoughts—without immediately accepting them as truth—is such a powerful practice. When we pause, we can ask:
What belief is this thought rooted in?
Is this belief even mine?
Where did it come from?
Is it serving me—or holding me back?
Many of our core beliefs aren’t truly ours. They’re inherited. Passed down by caregivers, shaped by culture, media, or past experiences that taught us to protect ourselves.
Like the belief that we need to know a relationship will last before we fully invest.
Or that we can only change careers once we’re sure it’ll succeed.
Or that success only counts if it looks a certain way.
But just because something has felt true doesn’t mean it is true. And even if it was once true for us, it doesn’t mean it still is. As we evolve, we’re allowed to revisit and rewrite our beliefs—to gently let go of what no longer serves us, and to consciously choose what we want to hold onto. To ask: “Does this still serve who I’m becoming? Or is it holding me back from what feels aligned for me now?”
Because what we believe shapes what we see and how we move through the world. And we get to choose what we believe—intentionally. That doesn’t mean lying to ourselves, putting on a mask of positivity, or abandoning our core values. It means making sure the beliefs we hold are actually in service of those values—not rooted in old fears or outdated roles. For example, if we value connection but believe our needs are too much, that belief will block the very thing we care about most.
Alignment happens when the beliefs we carry support the life we want to create.
So, if you’re feeling stuck or unsure…take a moment to check in with your beliefs:
What am I believing about this situation?
What old story might be running in the background?
What belief would I rather move forward with?
Do I believe what I want is even possible?
If not – what would need to shift for that belief to take root?
How would I should up if I already believed that?
We don’t need the full map. But we do need the internal permission to try.
Because what we believe sets the foundation for what we’re able to see. Let yourself grow out of beliefs that no longer fit. Don’t be afraid to believe in something new. You don’t have to believe it all at once—but even the smallest shift in belief can change how you show up—and open the door to something different.
And if you’re feeling stuck in a story—or unsure of which belief is steering the wheel—I’d love to support you as you explore it. You’re not alone.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Christina
