Have a Belief System
No, no, no, this isn’t where I begin a religious rant or a New
Age indoctrination process to welcome you into a strange cult.
This is where I simply say that those who have a belief system
to sustain them through times of crisis and trouble do better
than those who don’t. It’s that simple.
Now what do we mean by a belief system? Ah, that’s harder to
put into words. I guess a belief system is what you think the
world is all about—the universe and everything. It’s what you
believe will happen to you after you die. It’s what or who you
pray to when the night is dark and you are in trouble. Those
who have a handle on this curious thing called life seem to be
the ones who have worked out, satisfactorily for themselves at
least, what they think it’s all about. And it doesn’t seem to
matter what it is they think that is. You could believe in God
or many gods, or you could believe in something or someone
else—maybe that we’re all the product of some weird alien
experiment, or you might be a fervent flat earther—it doesn’t
matter. Well, I guess it will to you, but as long as you have a
belief system, you will do better than those who don’t. Being a
seeker is not conducive to having a happy life.
I know you’re going to say, “But what if I haven’t been able to
find an answer and don’t have a belief system? What am I sup-
posed to do then?” Why, carry on looking, I guess, but do try
to wrap this one up pretty quick, as it’s an important Rule. Put
aside some time to think about it, and make sure you put it
high on your list of priorities.
I hope you notice I’m not giving you any advice here as to
what sort of belief system to have. Any one will do as long as