Interestingly, everyone believes something - even the most belligerent person who claims s/he believes in nothing has a belief that there is nothing good to believe in; though won't admit it.
And, not "Do you strongly believe?" - A belief is something you already strongly believe. A theory is something you're not sure about.
Weakness and Strength in a belief is about how good it is for you, and how much happiness it adds to your life; past, present, and future - in stable and uncertain times.
How does it prepare you and serve you no matter what happens? A strong belief is bullet proof. A weak belief is good right up until something unexpected happens, and it always does. Here are some examples:
Weak: If I keep doing what I'm doing, then I'll get the same good results.
Weak: If I change what I'm doing, then I'll get better results.
Weak: If I go to college, I'll get a good job and enjoy it.
Weak: If I work hard, apply myself, and stay out of trouble, I'll be happy, healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Stronger: I know that I don't know or understand everything, I know that there are things I don't know that I don't even know that I don't know; in fact, the way the world is changing, I might not know anything. So, I'll concentrate on the basics, try new things, and keep an open mind.
Stronger: I work hard, and I play hard. I work at work even when no one is watching because character is demonstrated when you do the right thing even though you don't have to.
Rock solid: There is a hidden higher power in the world that makes everything right over time. So, I will move confidently and humbly through life in service with joy, mastery, purpose, and contentment, knowing that every circumstance is provided for my good or for my training/preparation for even more joy later and greater service.
See how the Weak belief opens the future to potential problems and discouragement. Notice how a stronger belief moves forward with a cheerful, positive, pragmatic attitude. Notice how a Rock solid belief produces a good result, regardless of present or future circumstance - good or bad; if it is actually engrained deep in your inner self, it gives you great strength and happiness.
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