this is something I've thought about for awhile, but can't seem to put in words.

basically, we all have our beliefs, what we think we believe, what we claim to believe - even if we claim to have no beliefs.

"I'm a(n) ______ist" or "I believe in _____ism" or, whatever.

but, how well do you know yourself? how certain are you, that you are this or that, or believe in this or that? I've noticed people say
"I'm _____," but the way they act suggests otherwise.

the only way to know what you truly believe is to look at your behaviour. I think people should think more about their supposed beliefs, instead of claiming to be what sounds good to them.

me, I don't know what I really believe. it's hard for me to tell. I like to say that I don't believe in anything, but I think it's really just that I don't know. maybe people don't like to say this, because it makes you look stupid? it's always better to have something to say when asked a question, rather than saying "I don't know." right?

for example, I could say that I don't know what I believe, or I could say that I'm a "metaphysical nihilist." which one sounds cooler/smarter? how many people wear beliefs like accessories? how many people really believe what they claim to believe?

it's hard to tell what you actually believe...at least for me. because so many beliefs overlap. but I think they all boil down to whether you live for yourself, or others. and then everything else is just details.

and now I'm starting to ramble. so, before I go too far, any thoughts?