The Fracture of Belief: How Suppressed Discernment and Political Disillusionment Break the Human Mind

It’s a response eerily similar to what I experienced when I realized I’d been lied about my worth in God’s eyes. I believed I had to meet impossible standards to be loved. When that belief broke, I felt betrayed and unmoored. For a time, I resisted, because it was easier to cling to what I knew, even if it was harmful, than to face the uncertainty of change.

And isn’t that what we’re seeing today? People clinging to narratives that no longer hold up under scrutiny—denying reality, lashing out, and spiraling into despair. It’s not just anger at losing; it’s the pain of a fractured belief system.

But why do some people seem unable to step back, reflect, and see the truth of what’s happening? The answer lies in a skill humanity has been systematically stripped of: the ability to recognize patterns.

Pattern recognition is one of the most fundamental aspects of human intelligence. It’s how our ancestors survived, predicting the seasons, avoiding danger, and connecting dots that others might miss. It’s how we make sense of the world, discern truth from illusion, and uncover the deeper forces shaping our lives.

But our modern systems—education, media, technology—suppress this skill.

At its core, this isn’t just an intellectual problem—it’s a spiritual one.

Discernment, the ability to see clearly and recognize truth, is not just a mental exercise. It’s a spiritual practice. It requires us to step outside the noise of the world and connect to something deeper—whether you call it God, intuition, or universal truth. Without that connection, we become untethered, vulnerable to manipulation and illusion.

This is why spirituality is such a threat to systems of power. A spiritually grounded person can see through the fear-based narratives, the cycles of division, and the distractions designed to keep us enslaved to the system. They can see the patterns, not just in the external world but within themselves.

But spirituality isn’t easy. It requires humility to admit we’ve been wrong, courage to face uncomfortable truths, and faith to trust in something greater than what we see. That’s why so many resist it. It’s easier to double down on the illusions than to break free from them.

1. Silence the Noise: Step away from the distractions of the world—social media, endless news cycles, and fear-driven narratives. Create space for reflection and stillness.

2. Reconnect Spiritually: Whether through prayer, meditation, or time in nature, find ways to reconnect with the divine essence within you. Spirituality sharpens discernment and aligns you with truth.

3. Question Everything: Don’t accept narratives at face value. Ask yourself: Who benefits from this? What’s the bigger picture? What patterns am I not seeing?

4. Embrace Uncertainty: Growth requires letting go of what no longer serves you—even if it’s painful. Trust that the breaking of false beliefs is making room for something greater.

5. Build Bridges: The system thrives on division. Seek connection, empathy, and understanding, even with those who see the world differently.

The system doesn’t want you to think, discern, or awaken. It wants you to obey, react, and consume. But you have the power to step outside of it.

Remember, the breaking isn’t the end. It’s the beginning. The fracture of belief is painful, but it’s also an invitation to rebuild—not with the same fragile structures, but with something stronger, deeper, and more real.

Because once you see the patterns, you won’t just wake up—you’ll rise.