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Tim
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In an alternate thread a very intriguing question came to light. It is my assumption that most people rarely change their beliefs. In my experience I find that people generally hold onto their beliefs with great effort and furthermore when those beliefs are challenged they are held to even more tightly.

However I was informed that here on Hatrack this is not the case. In fact I was told that it happens all of the time. So if it's not too personal an issue for you would you please share any transformation of beliefs you may have experienced while here on Hatrack.

What was your original belief? How strongly did you hold onto that belief? What was the cause for the change? That is, what allowed you to finally see something differently. What is your new belief?

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katharina
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My original belief was that people are generally cruel and selfish. I also believed that I was fairly unique in this world.

Both of those illusions have been smashed. After some bewildered floundering, I'm much happier for it.

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Papa Janitor
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Whoops -- I moved the other before seeing this one posted. There's no way to merge 'em, so you (Tim) should decide which one you want to keep.

On second thought, I'll just say here is the link to the other (since it also has a link from the other side) and I'll lock this one. You know, 'cause I can.

--PJ

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