Friday, December 21, 2007

I believe...

I believe - That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I believe - That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I believe - That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I believe - That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I believe - That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I believe - That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I believe - That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I believe - That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I believe - That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I believe - That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I believe - That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe - That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe - That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I believe - That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe - That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I believe - That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe - That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe - That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe - That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I believe - That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I believe - Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I believe - That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I believe - That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I believe - That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I believe - That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.

9 comments:

Steve and Jamie said...

Thanks! I needed that today.

Cassie Rakes said...

I really enjoyed your thoughts.

carrie said...

thanks cassie. i wish i could lay claim to that list of beliefs but i am not the author, although i agree with every single one of em. it came in an email today from a dear friend of mine. have no idea who wrote the list. i'm glad you enjoyed it though.

Patty said...

Thanks for sharing that Carrie! I don't know who wrote it, but they sure seem to have a pretty good belief system! (Not to mention quite a bit of wisdom!)

Mama D said...

Thanks for sharing these words of wisdom!

Papa D said...

Truly profound. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Louann and Bari said...

Thanks for those reminders- that must be why I love you soooo much! Oh, and cute pic by the way!

ANTSYLLI said...

Wonderful and inspiring words. Thanks for posting them.

Dory said...

Thanks, I love the one about heroes. I'd love to teach that to my kids.