In response to Dax’s challenge……
I believe in humanity. I believe that despite some of the hurtful things we sometimes do to ourselves and to others that we are all “good” at the core.
I believe that the body and mind are reflections of our spirit or soul; all three are inextricably bound.
I believe that reality begins in the mind. I believe we create our own reality. I believe that my reality is a direct reflection of my thoughts.
I believe the only way to be happy is to live your life for YOU. YOU must always be the priority. There’s a saying I like, “If Momma ain’t happy, Ain’t nobody happy!” That saying was on a t-shirt someone gave me back when I was not such a happy person.
I believe that only we know and have the responsibility to choose for ourselves what we value, what makes us happy.
I believe we are all connected. I believe that if I think negative things about myself, those negative thoughts manifest themselves in the real world and will sooner or later cause harm to someone else.
I believe that when we conduct ourselves in a manner aligned with the core values we have defined for ourselves, the entire world benefits.
I believe that attempting to live up to the standards and values defined by others creates unhappiness. I believe that unhappiness and discontent and not living one’s life according to one’s own core values are the root cause of “evil” (which I actually don’t believe in!).
I believe we all have the responsibility to take care of ourselves, mind, body and spirit.
I believe we nurture and love others only by first loving and nurturing ourselves.
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