I believe…

…that it is important to be polite.

…that sometimes it is more important to stand up for yourself.

…in the divine

…that we can know very little about the nature of the divine.

…in coffee breaks.

…that life is sacred.

…in loyalty, honesty and compassion.

…that kids should always be told the truth. At least as much of it as is appropriate for their age.

…that good friends are absolutely priceless.

…in giving people the benefit of the doubt.

…that it is never wrong to ask questions.

…that judging others is wrong except in a court of law and that it is one of the most damaging ways to wound a person.

…that “Ferris Buehler’s Day Off” sucked.

…in the healing power of forgiveness, especially forgiving yourself.

…that most of the time a coincidence is just a coincidence.

…that sometimes it isn’t.

…in the importance of family meals together which fosters strong family connection.

…that you can’t necessarily be anything you want to be. 

…that there is no such thing as a person who is your “soulmate” (as in someone who you are destined to be with) but that you choose who you love.  I know. I’m desperately unromantic.  It doesn’t mean I don’t love my husband who is absolutely my mate and the dearest friend of my soul and whom I am completely in love with.

…that people choose whether or not their love will live or die.

…that Diet Coke is the best drink. Ever.

…that tragedy provides opportunity for growth and gives us the chance to learn things about ourselves that we might never learn otherwise.

…in the value of family history and stories that are passed down from generation to generation.

…that books are a crucial part of a person’s development.

…in hope.

…that doubt is NOT dangerous, but healthy.

…that I will make a lot of mistakes in raising my children.

…that they can still grow up to be well adjusted and fantastic people who will succeed in life.

…that mosquitoes really do like me better than most other people.

Ok so that’s enough. I know I’ll think of more but you’ve got to cut it off somewhere, right? Right?  So what do you believe?