Things I Believe

I believe that:

No matter what might happen, I am never facing it alone because God is with me.

God will give me the road map, but He expects me to drive the car.

To find peace and serenity, I must learn the art of being quiet and still. Nothing is ever gained or learned from a hurry-up approach to life.

If I am trying too hard to convince everyone that I am right, I am probably wrong.

What goes around comes around. Call it karma, or reaping what you sow, or whatever you wish, but I am sure that I get back what I give.

If I am minding my own business, I don’t have time to meddle in the lives of others.

Music has the power change my mood, comfort me, and entertain me.

Words = Power.

The ability to read is the most important skill a person can have.

Self-esteem comes from inside, but can be affected by outside sources.

Laughter truly is the best medicine.

Life is not an accident. Each and every person is put here for a purpose.

There is no such thing as coincidence.

Love and respect are the most important things to teach children.

If I do my best, that is enough.

Risks are essential to having a good life.

Forgiving is required, but forgetting is not. We must learn from past hurts.

Letting my kids make their own mistakes, even though it is difficult, is the best thing for them.

I am never too old to learn something new.

Not being afraid to ask for what I need is the only way that I’ll ever get it.

Being myself is the best thing I have to offer my family and friends.

Being grateful for what I have is more important than wanting more.

Living in the present is all I can do. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow does not exist.

A good, long, cleansing cry makes me feel better.

Taking time for myself is an important key to my spiritual, mental, and physical well being.

Having something to look forward to helps keep me sane.

Helping others helps me.

Listening, really listening, to others is a great way to let them know that I love them.

Taking responsibility for my own actions, and not blaming others, makes me a stronger person.

Children are a blessing and should be treated with love and respect.

There is no more relaxing feeling than the one I get when I am rocking a baby to sleep.

It’s important to take time for the simple things.

Being in love is intoxicating.

There is something good in every experience, even the tough ones.

The three most important words in the English language are “I Love You.”