Some cultural beliefs, like “Puppies are adorable,” may jibe completely with our deepest sense of truth. Others, like “Beautiful people are better than ugly people” or “I can’t be happy unless I’m in a relationship,” may not match our inner truth at all. Believing them may affect us like swallowing poison. But we believe them anyway—often without even clearly articulating them in our own minds. Many “inexplicable” feelings of depression, rage, and anxiety are actually reactions to hidden false beliefs.
