my mind works overtime, sometimes
By Jonathan Hilton
I was reading over my book of deep thoughts and came across a section called my core beliefs. It struck me that I had never shared these with anyone before because they are more of a guide than a ten commandments written from God guide.
These are ever evolving and I am editing completely but at that time this is what they were, in no particular order.
All People are Connected
Call it God, the Universe, or whatever your religion dictates, but to me we are all connected through divine order. All people contain the same abilities for great love, and equal power to commit evil. That is just a part of this crazy game.
Your Actions Define Who YOU Are
Talk is cheap, what you do is the definition of your character. I have heard the soft and sympathetic words that were worth absolutely nothing, but have been blessed by the actions of many great people. Saying you are something means nothing, being that thing means everything.
Thinking in a Positive Manner Leads to Positive Results
Bad stuff happens to everyone at some point in life, how you deal with it is important. Life is full of things that you define as good or bad. Defining them as positives allows you to enjoy life more, be healthier, and provide support to those you love. While negative thinking is defeatist in nature and will supply you with the exact opposite.
All People Have Value
This is difficult to remember sometimes when I am angry or someone has hurt me but that doesn’t change the fact that I believe this is true. People live differently, make poor decisions, and look differently,but inside they are all valuable. All that separates any of us from the circumstances of another is mere chance. At our core we are all beings of love, understand and give love.
Action can Make Dreams Come True
Every person that has ever been born has had a dream of some kind. There are no exceptions. When a person takes action they can make their dream come true. If that action leads to failure, then at least you know, and a direction more suitable to you may show itself from the effort.
Forgiveness is Necessary to Move Forward
To forgive someone for something they did that harmed you is very difficult. It can’t just be lip service of saying that they are forgiven, it has to be inside your heart. The only one who can give forgiveness is you, and the sooner you give it, the sooner you can move on. Letting go of pain, sadness, anger or any other negative emotion is key to enjoying life. I read somewhere that you know that someone is forgiven when you think of them and there is not a subtle searing inside your heart. It can take a conscious effort but with forgiveness comes freedom and strength.
Embrace Love, Avoid Fear
All people carry these inside of them and the one you pay attention to will determine how much you enjoy this ride we call life. Focus on the love based emotions like kindness, understanding, generosity, acceptance, patience and love, while avoiding the fear based emotions and thoughts of anger, hate, separation, jealousy, stereotyping, and judgment. It can be harder to do than it sounds but the effort is well worth it.
I will have to add more later as my writing time has elapsed. These are my ever-changing and developing core beliefs. Love to hear your thoughts.
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Beautiful! We share many of the same core beliefs!
Thank you, I can tell from your writing that is so. Thank you for the comment!
We share the same core beliefs. This was beautifully written.
Awesome Sasha, thank you for reading and commenting on this. There is a part two to this, I ran out of time yesterday. It is nice to know I am not by myself. Have a great and safe weekend.
You’re welcome. Can’t wait to read the second part. You are definitely not alone. You have a great and safe weekend as well!
This is a very good list. We are all connected, trust in people, and live life with as little fear as possible (fear is the path to the dark side). Great way to approach life.
Thank you for reading. I appreciate the comment on any post, positive or negative.
Awesome post! Thanks Jon. Values and principles are important, but they are empty without positive, core beliefs. You are such a good writer. I hope to become a good writer too
Thank you so much Samantha. I write down what I believe in, i appreciate your kind words. All you have to do is set your mind to something you want to become and then take steps to become that. With your talent and ability the sky is the limit!
Awesome post! I definitely believe we’re all connected. Strung together or part of a very intrinsic algebraic equation.
That is funny! Thank you so much for reading through my stuff and commenting, it is awesome, I am reading through your blog at the same time, moving backward in order! So great. Something interesting on every page.
Love these Jonathan. We are so like-minded. I would love to compare notes with you someday on how you came to realize these core beliefs. Numbers 1,4,5, and 6 remind me to love my enemy.
I would add to 6, “love all/serve all.”
{{{Hugs}}} Kozo
I would like to compare notes. I have been thinking of writing about my awakening. I would like to hear about your changes too. Is it just age. Thank you for the comment Kozo.
Jon, I like that you are so honest about your self, your thoughts and your values. I agree on everything accept that there is nothing to forgive.. I mean I understand what you mean here… It is for our own sake we do forgiveness work as you say that forgiveness makes gives us Freedom and we can then enjoy our life more. Be here and now and happy and take delight.
But Understanding is what is necessary in order to understand that another or that which cause pain or that experience we got hurting feelings from etc.
Because once we bring perspective of our soul in and remember our divinity. we understand why what etc and then we can let go off the pain and we see that there is nothing to forgive.
I am not sure if I am making my point clearly or not as I am absolutely not good at writing but I am still giving myself a chance to express myself and communicate with you here.
But please I do understand your point here about Forgiveness and I respect your opinion completely.
Goodnight,
Enrella
Thank you Enrella, you made your point beautifully. I think that at the end of the process, you are right, a realization comes that there was really nothing to forgive in the first place. For me, I was not there, I think of people that let me down and I was hurt by and angry with. I have hopes of one day soon of being at the point that you speak of, I am not quite there yet. Perhaps it is a shortcoming inside of myself. I am so appreciative that you took the time to read my beliefs and comment on them. It is so good to get this kind of feedback. Enrella you are obviously a very intelligent an wise person. I would love for you to share more.
Again thank you for commenting, and I am so happy that you are getting something out of my little website.