I believe…

• …in the power of laughter.
• …that each day begins fresh.
• …that attitude is a choice.
• …in the power of praise to build people’s self-esteem.
• …that one person can make a difference.
• …that my actions, though small, matter and can cause ripples.
• …that in many ways I am linked to the people around me.
• …in moments of pure joy, deep sorrow, and all the spaces in between.
• …that people are part of our lives for a reason and we should choose to learn as much from them as possible.
• …that there are millions more things that I do not understand than things that I do.
• …that there are things bigger than me.
• …that there are things out of my control and things that I will never be able to explain.
• …that the word friend is special and should be used with care and love.
• …in my friends.
• …that the body and mind are linked and both must be taken care of.
• …in shoes and finding the right pair.
• …in the power of the ocean.
• …that I can find my center, if I close my eyes, breathe and listen carefully.
• …that people live up to expectations we have – good or bad.
• …in taking a step back to calm down before confronting someone.
• …that I am much better able to explain things in writing than by speaking.
• …in tears.
• …a good book or movie can hit you in a place that is deep and meaningful and help you understand something true about yourself.
• …in fairy tales, angels, Santa Claus, the Tooth fairy, The Easter Bunny – not because I believe they exist but because I believe in the power and beauty of imagination.
• …in crayons and construction paper.
• …that life would be better as a musical.
• …in the frailty and strength of humanity.
• …that there might be something to astrological signs.
• …in paper cranes.
• …that if I have the ability, then I should respond.
• …that I will make someone an excellent life partner…someday.
• …that there are two kinds of families, the ones you are born into and the ones you make yourself – and that the latter often give you more than the former.
• …in journals.
• …that a good night’s sleep makes the morning brighter.
• …in the power of names.
• …that the first step to building a good environment is smiles and laughter.
• …in writing things down.
• …that every day I am more able to make healthy and wise choices.
• …in the beauty of memories.
• …in making lists.
• …that honesty can be a tool used to harm as well as heal.
• …that eating 12 grapes before midnight on new years eve will bring me good luck.
• …that you can love someone with no expectations, but it is hard work.
• …that I may never have the answers I seek.
• …that in a relationship you should feel more happy than not.
• …that I am a small piece of a very large puzzle.