The older (and wiser) I get, the more I realize that the truth is ever changing. What I thought to be true turns out to be only my perspective from my experiences. So, who's truth is the right truth? Yours or mine? Doubting Thomas, from the Bible, in Walking Through Illusion, complained that he was a victim of his parents. He had a "poor me" attitude. Since the truth is usually just your perspective (and you can change your perspective) he is told, "Instead of pinpointing all the ways these people have ruined your life, highlight all the ways they have pushed you to find a new one." It is possible to change your old beliefs.
When we do try to change, it won't be over night. People will still treat us like we are our former selves with the same beliefs. I used to be very judgmental of other people. With all of my growth and working on myself I am not, as much, anymore. I still come across people who expect me to be. People may doubt your new truth but continue in your new beliefs. Belief comes when action is taken, states Thompson.
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