Believe Quote by William P. Young
“Paradigms power perception and perceptions power emotions. Most emotions are responses to perception - what you think is true about a given situation. If your perception is false, then your emotional response to it will be false too. So check your perceptions, and beyond that check the truthfulness of your paradigms - what you believe. Just because you believe something firmly doesn't make it true. Be willing to reexamine what you believe.”
About This Quote
Our beliefs shape how we interpret events, which in turn drive our emotions; false beliefs produce false feelings.
In simple terms: Beliefs affect feelings; wrong beliefs cause wrong feelings.
Key Takeaway
Question and verify your underlying assumptions.
Themes
psychology
emotion
belief
critical thinking
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- conflict resolution
- decision making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
perception theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief might be skewing your emotions?
- How can you test the validity of a paradigm?
A Different Perspective
Beliefs can be deeply entrenched and resistant to change.
