Day 26/365: This I believe...

Day 26/365: This I believe...
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I took this photo after dropping the kids off to their art and music classes. I drove around town enjoying the sunset and sky. It was a beautiful late afternoon.

This I believe....

30 Things I believe......

1. Our attitude can and will affect everything and everyone around us.

2. Communication with those you love is imperative to contentedness.

3. We are all flawed, what we choose to be aware of helps us balance out those flaws.

4. We have a responsibility to leave this earth better than we found it, and we are failing

5. War is not the answer... but sometimes it's impossible to get anywhere with out it. Just like in the real world, not everyone responds to civil discussions to work things out. That's one thing about the human spirit I dislike. It would be wonderful if we could all compromise civilly. That's my perfect world.

6. Parents are important. We should encourage our children to be who they want to be, not who we want them to be. It pains me to see a parent forcing their desires on a child that so clearly doesn't enjoy whatever it is they are made to do.

7. Communication with children not only makes them feel good, it makes the parent feel good too.

8. Driving fast is not worth the risk.

9. Neither is tailgating :-)

10. Everything is changing, if you stay still you fall behind. Keep up!

11. An open mind is a wise mind. The older I get, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I understand. My opinions on subjects are likely to change as I grow and change myself. Nothing stays the same!

12. Be willing to listen, you never know when an epiphany may occur. I've had many in my life and hope to have many more.

13. I believe religion is detrimental to society. Churches can be good for community but the things taught there can also cause division and anger among others. Wars, broken families, and broken friendships have all been caused because of a division in opinions on religion. Man created Religion, not God. It's not worth it.

14. Tolerance is one of the most important lessons we can learn as humans. Everyone deserves a chance at respect.

15. The world is made up of too many various beliefs to hold on to just one.

16. Public schools aren't all that bad. You subject your children to many things there. They learn to decide which people they befriend, how to speak to others, diplomacy, and working in a team. I've been pleasantly surprised at how my own children respond to others there. It's a way to get a sample the world before being eaten by it. There are many lessons to be learned in school, aside from academically.

17. Small dogs have smaller poop than big dogs. I think I like smaller poop better.

18. Sometimes you just have to forget what other people think and do it anyway.

19. I don't know that our spirits actually leave this earth. I have a tendency to believe we are reincarnated in some way. Maybe not right away, but at some point. We are part of a bigger energy.

20. I think it's important to tell the people you love that you love them :-)

21. Hugs are a very good thing, very good.

22. Those that are constantly negative about others are very unhappy. I always wish the best for them.

23. Being dishonest hurts everyone, including yourself.

24. Children truly are the light of the earth. Their smiles and laughter can lift the grumpiest person up.

25. Parenthood is not easy and should not be taken lightly.

26. The written word is a powerful thing.

27. In the grand scheme of things, politics aren't all that important. I don't trust any politician fully, it's a job that requires a silver tongue and diplomacy in spades.

28. Our path in life is made of choices. Some things are left to fate but many are based solely on what we have chosen to do.

29. We should treat others the way we wish to be treated ourselves. I cannot fathom living any other way.

30. Many things I wrote here are subject to change as I grow older and understand more. (Never say Never)

Inspired by:
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