In the pursuit of spiritual mastery and self-realization, there is one essential truth that stands above all others: Your beliefs shape your reality. The world you experience, the circumstances you face, and even the person you become are all a direct result of the beliefs you hold. The ancient wisdom of the Sacred Atlantean Brotherhood, combined with the profound teachings of the Koran, the Talmud, and other sacred texts, points to one undeniable conclusion: Your belief is the foundation upon which your life is built.

Grandmaster WaXhira of the Sacred Atlantean Brotherhood teaches, “The strength of your belief is like the sharpness of an axe. The more you sharpen it, the easier it becomes to cut through the illusions that hold you back. As you believe, so you become. To master your life, you must first master your belief.” This is why it is so important to dedicate yourself to sharpening the axe of your belief. Just as a sharp axe can chop through a forest of trees with ease, a sharp, focused belief can carve through the barriers that block your spiritual progress and material success.

The Power of Belief in the Scriptures

In the Bible, it is written, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). This verse reveals the deep truth that our thoughts and beliefs define our identity and our experience of the world. If we believe that we are weak, limited, or incapable, we will manifest those beliefs in our lives. On the other hand, if we believe in our infinite potential and divine nature, our reality will shift to reflect that belief.

The Koran offers a similar teaching. In Surah Al-Imran (3:154), it is written, “Indeed, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” This verse underscores the principle that change begins within. To transform our outer world, we must first transform our inner world, and this transformation starts with the beliefs we hold. If we want to change the circumstances of our lives, we must first change the beliefs that shape our actions and choices.

In the Talmud, we find another key teaching: “Everything is in the hands of Heaven, except for the fear of Heaven.” This wisdom reveals that while external circumstances may be influenced by higher forces, our beliefs and choices are within our control. The fear of Heaven here refers to reverence for the divine, a profound belief in the sacredness of life, and a commitment to live in alignment with spiritual truth. This reverence, or belief in the divine, becomes the cornerstone of our lives, shaping our decisions, actions, and experiences.

Belief and Creation

The act of creation itself is rooted in belief. In the Book of Genesis, it is written that “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). God created the world through divine belief — the belief that all things were possible. He spoke the world into existence, and with every word, He shaped the reality around Him. This divine act of creation was not a passive event but an intentional and powerful manifestation of belief.

As human beings, we too have the ability to create our reality. The power of belief allows us to shape the world around us just as God shaped the universe. Our thoughts and beliefs are the “words” we speak to the universe. The more sharply we hone our beliefs, the more powerful our ability to create becomes. We are co-creators with the divine, constantly shaping and molding our experiences through the beliefs we hold.