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The Need to Believe

Prompt:
"Everyone needs something to believe in."
Write about this in your Blog entry today.

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Oh well, I know several nice people who say they believe in nothing. I guess they might be believing in their own non-belief system, and that point of view is what they need to survive; therefore, they validate the quote.

The quote itself, "everyone needs something to believe in" captures a few sides of the human nature: our need for purpose, meaning, and faith. This show in all areas of life, such as religion, philosophy, personal ideals, relationships, and ambitions.

Even doing a simple task like typing this entry needs my trust in my laptop, in my typing with floating fingers that often hit a wrong key, and in my somewhat askew writing know-how. For example, while writing this, I am looking for a sense of direction to ground my ideas and feelings toward answering the quote. So what if I hit a wrong key, every now and then! I still keep at it. This is because belief has to do with motivation and hope. With most better writers, it might also show some human goodness, pursuit of knowledge, and a potential for growth.

Then, through belief, we create connections and communities, such as Writing.com and my dear writing friends. Such bonds arise from shared hobbies, life styles, and the feel of belonging to a group of like-minded people. This adds another side, a social connection one, to a belief system.

Belief, therefore, in any form or shape, is vital for human experience. In my case, it inspires, anchors, and pushes me forward in my search for meaning and fulfillment.