I'm starting to find my faith again.
Not faith in the purely religious sense, more faith in the broader epistemologic sense. I'm believing in things, in parts of life, in spite of the messiness that's out there. Yes, I'm still grappling with certain parts of my life that I don't quite have figured out yet. But when I look at my summer and fall, I realize that I'll get there.
What do I believe today?
- I believe that a simple compliment from someone can provide a great lift to the spirit.
- I believe that reinforcing positive behavior begets more good behavior (almost always...).
- I believe that what I roll out of bed to do every day is a calling. This work chose me, not the other way around.
- I believe that animals and children are wonderful judges of character.
- I believe that a bear hug from a 4-year-old can fix almost anything that's broken.
- I believe that serendipity and synchronicity are the manifestations of some higher power in our lives. Choose your own higher power- mine works for me, but might not work for you. I'm okay with that.
- I believe that accepting some inherent messiness in life opens us up to beauty.
- I believe that it's okay to realize the need for a "reset" when happiness and wholeness have gone missing.
- I believe that working through being a little bit scared brings great rewards.
- I believe that the day I realized that I don't have to prove myself all of the time was the most intelligent day of my life.
- I believe that those friends who celebrate with us- and who mourn with us- are precious.
- I believe in love, even in the presence of my string of (messy) failed relationships that are behind me. I still believe- in spite of it all.
- I believe in kindness and loyalty.
- I believe in honesty as a greater good, but considering I struggle with honesty when I know it might make someone uncomfortable....well, that's a discussion for another day, isn't it?
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