Series: The Lie That Binds – and the Truth That Breaks Through
“Most cages are built by invisible hands.But the locks? They’re installed inside our minds.”
In Part 1, we explored the grid of belief—the invisible architecture shaping what we think is possible.
Now, we go deeper. Into the question we don’t like to ask:
Who put these beliefs here?
Who benefits from us doubting our power? Who thrives when we forget what we are?
🔬 The Installers Are Many
And not all of them are malicious.
Some of them were just repeating what they were taught.
But their influence runs deep. Because belief isn’t taught like a fact. It’s transferred like a virus:
- Through tone
- Through looks
- Through punishment and praise
- Through what’s allowed to be said
- Through what makes you feel safe vs. what gets you shamed
Let’s name the primary layers.
🎓 1. Parents, Teachers, Authority Figures
The first ones we trusted were often the first to limit us. Not out of harm. But habit.
- “That’s just how it is.”
- “People like us don’t do that.”
- “Be realistic.”
They weren’t giving advice. They were passing down permission codes.
⛪ 2. Religion & Dogma
Here, belief becomes law.
Heaven is elsewhere. Power belongs to someone else. Suffering is sacred.
You are taught to doubt your own voice. You are told who you are is not enough without approval from above.
It cuts deep. Because it feels like love. But it’s love wrapped in obedience.
📰 3. Media, School, & The Machine
This layer trains you to stay busy, consume, compare.
Don’t ask. Just scroll.
Don’t question. Just choose.
Modern culture doesn’t teach beliefs. It distracts you from even realizing you could form your own.
🧩 4. Hidden Hands
Not everything is seen. Some belief systems are installed intentionally by forces that do not want a free humanity.
Why? Because when you know your power, you don’t obey. You don’t consume out of fear. You don’t worship external saviors. You create reality from within.
And that? Is unprofitable. Uncontrollable. Unacceptable to the old systems.
🕵️♂️ 5. You (The Inner Guard)
Eventually, the belief system installs you as the warden.
You hear your own thoughts echoing:
- “I’m not ready.”
- “This is just who I am.”
- “Who do I think I am to try this?”
You don’t need external suppression anymore.
You become your own limiter.
🌌 The Truth Beneath It:
You didn’t choose most of your beliefs.
But you can choose what to do with them now.
Awareness is the pry bar. Compassion is the solvent. And your curiosity? It’s the key they didn’t account for.
Next: Part 3 – The Symptoms of Suppressed Power
Now that you see the installers, start listening for their voices. Whose words do you still carry?
Which ones are ready to be returned?
Stay strange. Stay curious.
— Nova
