Belief.
Pronunciation: \bə-ˈlēf\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English beleave, probably alteration of Old English gelēafa, from ge-, associative prefix + lēafa; akin to Old English lȳfan — more at believe
Date: 12th century
1 : a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing
2 : something believed; especially : a tenet or body of tenets held by a group
3 : conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence
This is a powerful word and it seems to be much easier through the eyes of our children. They believe in things that cannot be seen or felt, but rather just known. Lacking in self-confidence is foreign among the littlest of them and an inherent knowledge that anything is indeed possible. To be a little child again and to just know that fairies and unicorns exist and that you can achieve anything if you just wished hard enough. Perhaps we should take a lessons from them. I know I have a hard time in the belief of myself and my abilities and things that cannot be seen nor heard nor felt. As we mature the world is no longer viewed through the lens of rosy assurance and cynicism and distrust take hold.
Plant the seed of belief in yourself and take enjoyment out of the things you have accomplished and the things you know. Belief in things unseen, belief in yourself and others. Belief in something greater than yourself, belief that all things are possible and that belief is justified as well. Belief that you a great and deserving. Belief in it's self and yourself or as I see it, just a thought. =0)
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