I Believe in You
By Jeffry R. Palmer Ph.D.
The power of our beliefs is without limits. If we wake in the
morning believing that the day will bring misfortune and hardship,
it most surely will. If we believe that the day is full of infinite
possibilities, that each day is a gift not to be wasted, that
every day of life can be full of miracles, love, hope, and laughter;
we open ourselves up to a whole new world. A world created by
our very own beliefs. If we can believe it, we can make it so.
You may be thinking that this sounds like a bunch of new age,
head in the clouds, mumbo jumbo. Before you dismiss the power
of beliefs, consider the fact that scientists have been trying
to devise ways to account for the effects of beliefs for years,
every time an experiment involving humans is conducted, or each
time a new drug is tested, the beliefs of the experimenters must
be considered.
The beliefs of researchers or rather the affect of their beliefs
to alter the results of scientific research is a well known and
documented phenomenon. Scientific experiments involving human
subjects must be designed to take the beliefs of the researchers
into consideration. This is important because the beliefs of the
researchers and the beliefs of the subjects being studied can
have an affect on the accuracy of the results and research.
For example, take an experiment designed to gauge the effectiveness
of a new migraine medicine. In a typical scenario, a control group
is used; one group receives the experimental drug; another group
receives a placebo or sugar pill. Neither the subjects receiving
the drugs nor the researchers conducting the experiment know which
group is receiving the real drug and which group receives the
placebo.
This is known as a double blind study. Researchers have known
for years that their own beliefs and expectations can contaminate
research being conducted. If the researchers believe that the
experimental migraine drug will be effective; their beliefs can
affect the results. In order to counter this phenomenon, the researchers
must not know beforehand which of the groups is receiving the
actual drug.
The power of belief has been scientifically proven, there is
no doubt that belief is often stronger than any drug or technology
available in regards to changes in the human body.
What does the scientific evidence of the power of belief tell
us about our thoughts? It gives us concrete proof that our beliefs
have an impact in shaping our realities. It shows us that our
thoughts create a type of energy that it is not understood by
present day science. An energy which is created by thought; transcends
the physical body and interacts in subtle yet definitive ways
with the universe to manifest an outcome. Put simply, we make
things happen by believing in them. Our beliefs transform ideas
into realities.
We can cultivate a mind-set which takes advantage
of the power of our beliefs. And we can make a conscious decision
to determine
which our beliefs will have the most positive impact on our lives.
A good long look at our current beliefs can provide some insight
into how our thoughts are manifesting negative or positive results.
Believe that you have the power to change the world. Believe
that there are no obstacles that cannot be overcome. Believe that
the energy of your thoughts is directly connected to the energy
of all things. Believe that not a single second of any day should
be wasted on pettiness or jealousy or hostility of any kind. Believe
that you deserve all of the happiness, prosperity, love and abundance
that the universe has to offer. Believe it without hesitation
or doubt and it will be so. Believe in the power of you. •
© 2005 Jeffry R. Palmer
About the Author
Jeffry R. Palmer Ph.D. — Metaphysician,
Thought Energy Consultant
and Syndicated Columnist, Is the author of "Judo for the Soul
— The Art of Psychic Self Defense", as well as several
articles and papers relating to metaphysics, spirituality and paranormal
phenomena. Further information about Mr. Palmer, his books and
articles can be found at:
www.the-psychic-detective.com. 11/03/05
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