Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. –William James
Fear likes to creep in whenever we feel weak and tell us to quit. That’s what fear is good at. If life was a cake walk, everyone would be living well. However sometimes like feel like it’s fighting against us. But William James’ words remind us of a truth we often forget: if you believe life is worth living, that belief can start to change everything. It’s not magic or wishful thinking—it’s how our mindset shapes the way we see the world.
Think about it. When you expect life to be miserable, you notice every setback, every problem, every reason to quit. But when you choose to believe there’s meaning, you start looking for it. And moment you start to look forward to life, you start to appreciate those small wins, those kind people and the moments that remind you why you’re here. And this positive outlook is like putting on a new pair of glasses: nothing outside has changed, but suddenly, you see things differently.
This doesn’t mean life won’t throw challenges your way—it will. But belief isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect. But the positive belief makes you trust that it’s worth the effort to keep showing up. Whether you’re starting over, chasing a dream, or just trying to get through a tough day, believing in life makes you more resilient. It gives you a reason to move forward. And when you do, you might just create the proof you need: life really is worth living.
Empowering Tip: Believe in life, and it will believe in you.
