Changing Belief Codes

Many times, we are confronted with words from others or assumptions created in our own minds that lead us to make specific life choices. For example, although you dislike wearing green clothing, someone tells you that you look really nice in the green shirt you are wearing. And so, you go out and buy several more green items of clothing. These become the apparel you wear the most. Then later, someone asks you why you wear so much green clothing because you look so much better in blue (which has always been your favorite color to wear).

You are now presented with an opportunity for growth. You have instilled within yourself a belief code that you look good in green. Another says you look better in blue. Go within yourself and look at why you didn't like to wear green in the first place. Is it because someone had once told you that green isn't "your color?" Perhaps you got more compliments when you wore other colors? Perhaps you were forced to wear green as a school uniform? Maybe you simply feel better wearing a different color?

Next, go back to the setting where you were told you looked good in green. Why did you make your choice to buy more green clothes? Did you think you looked better in green? Was it to please another person? Did you trust your own intuition that you don't look as well in green? Perhaps the other person was just trying to be nice and complimented you for wearing his or her favorite color?

Then, go to the setting where you were told you looked better in blue. Can you objectively sit back and decide what colors you feel better wearing? Perhaps you realize it depends on the fabric and style of an article of clothing rather than the color. What do you choose to do? Take a good look at your clothing and decide; piece by piece which clothes makes you feel good. This is part of the nature of feng shui. Rather than being swayed by others' opinions, you remain steadfast in what your preferences are. This is how belief codes are constructed.

Take a look at any aspect of your life: your spiritual and religious beliefs, why you bake only in a specific pan, items in your house that you never use, your choice of friends, how you relate to family members, etc. Choose one and look at it deeply. Feel the emotions that arise. If they are pleasant, feel gratitude for them. If they cause uneasiness or any "negative" feelings, look deeper.

Why do you follow a specific church doctrine? Why do you believe what you believe? Why don't you bake in other pans? Why do you have those household items that you never use? Why do you hang out with that person whom you feel uncomfortable with? Why do you allow a family member to treat you disrespectfully?

These are belief codes. Go deep into yourself and objectively discover and change those codes that no longer serve you. Choose one now. Take a few deep breaths in and out. Relax, so that you can focus deeper. Look at the parts of your life that don't fit, that hold you back and that cause fear and anxiety. If it helps you to move forward, consider what would be the worst possible thing that could happen if you changed that particular belief code. Then, by whatever means works for you: making a list, praying, setting an intention, etc., note the steps that lead you into a release of that paradigm and take the first step towards your new intention.

For example, let us go back to the green clothing. As you reflect back, you don't know why you never liked wearing green, you just didn't. Then when you were told you looked good in green, you decided to buy more green clothes. You realize that at the time, you had low self-esteem and you trusted the other person's judgment more than your own. For whatever reason, you went out and purchased more green items of clothing.

Today is a new day, go within and pay attention to how you feel when you wear each specific item of green clothing. If indeed, you discover that you still don't like to wear green, then you can wear or purchase whatever colored items you prefer. Perhaps you discover you feel good in two specific green items, but none of the others. From then on, you wear only what colors make you feel attractive or which make you feel comfortable. No matter what opinions others make in the future about your choice of clothing colors, you choose to wear what you feel good in. When you are able to do this, you will know that you have successfully changed a belief code, based on your truth.

Belief codes do change from time to time as you develop understanding in various realms of your life. It is wise to be open to others' insights and to take time to reflect on new information that comes your way. Close-minded people have no ability to change a belief code; they shut down any chance for growth in that particular arena. By remaining open-minded, endless possibilities are available. Have fun, be creative and think out of the box!

About the Author:
Theresa Crabtree's passion is to help those interested in improving their lives. Visit http://www.t-a-d-a.com for self-empowerment tips, herbal remedies and to view excerpts from her eBook. This article may be reprinted if sent in its entirety and with the author and contact information attached.