The Difficulty In Changing Negative Thoughts

In this article we will look at some of the reasons why people find it hard to move from where they are to where they want to go.

This is sometimes referred to as “expanding your level of consciousness”, because you change your most dominant thoughts which then changes the actions you take in your life.

As you read some of the reasons why people find it hard to expand their consciousness, try to think of anything that applies to your life because these are probably the things holding you back from achieving your hopes, goals and dreams.

A Mind Filled With False Beliefs

All the things we think about and imagine are based on what we presently believe to be true.

Even though we may have a false belief, if we regard it to be true we will act as if it is true.

Therefore the beliefs we have programmed into our minds, can control not only our thoughts, but also our actions.

Time And Effort

Change takes time and effort. It is far easier to give a reason or excuse why we shouldn’t do something, or why something wouldn’t work, rather than putting the time and effort in to find out. This can cause people to fail even before they begin.

Accept What We Like, Reject What We Don’t

People have a natural tendency to accept things that agree with their current beliefs, and reject things that disagree or conflict with their beliefs.

If a person is filled with false beliefs which they regard to be true, they will reject or resist any true information that conflicts with it. Thereby leaving them with their false original belief.

Conditioned Behaviour

Humans become conditioned throughout their life to respond in predictable ways. These responses can be mental, physical and emotional, and can cause people to automatically reject new information.

For example, a person who automatically gets angry and defensive when you try to tell them how they could do something better, or improve themselves, is never likely to learn from any beneficial information they hear because they have been pre-programmed to automatically reject it.

A Certain Distortion Of Reality

Anyone who is interested in self improvement, recognises that there is something in their life they would like to change for the better. 

However what I have noticed after speaking with many different people, is that almost everyone feels their situation is somehow different from everyone else’s.

Whilst it is true that a person may be “suffering” from a unique problem, I have found that many people use this belief to avoid, resist or reject any new ideas that threaten their belief.

For example, a drug user, alcoholic or a compulsive gambler all feel justified in doing what they do. They have a reason for their behaviour, and so use it as an “excuse” to keep doing it.

Because they feel that have a unique problem, they avoid, resist or reject any new ideas that conflict with this belief. In other words, their actions are based on their current level of consciousness.

However as was mentioned earlier, in order to change your level of consciousness (how aware you are of yourself and the world around you)  you need to accept the possibility that many of the things you are certain to be true, may in fact be false and distorting your perception of reality.

This is why it is absolutely essential to continually challenge your beliefs, so that you can find out whether you are operating from a true belief, or a false belief.

Only then will you be able to deal with your true reality, rather than the false illusion given to you by your false beliefs.

A Lifestyle Of Beliefs

Since the beliefs you hold in your mind ultimately manifest themselves as your thoughts and actions, the lifestyle you live becomes a reflection of those beliefs.

If your mind is full of false beliefs, you will seek out information that supports those beliefs.

This creates a self reinforcing cycle where one false belief leads to another, until your mind becomes completely distorted from the true reality about yourself, and the world you live in.

In order to awaken to the true reality of life, and awaken your true potential, you therefore need to awaken your consciousness.