This I Believe

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I believe in God above all else.

I believe that my calling is to encourage, love, and pray for people.

I believe that my family will support me in whatever I do.

I believe my sisters are better than anyone else’s.

I believe in my friends.

I believe that going to church and getting into the word of God can change a person’s life.

I believe that every single person has the capacity to change the world.

I believe that love is the most powerful thing in the universe.

I believe that flowers can brighten anyone’s day.

I believe in uncontrollable laughter.

I believe that more people should spend time outside; it has the ability to change your perspective on life.

I believe that telling someone you love them should be a daily occurrence.

I believe that I complain too much.

I believe that my friends are beautiful children of God.

I believe in rejoicing in others’ triumphs and mourning in their sorrow.

I believe in the power of music; it can express emotions I never knew existed.

I believe that Sigur Ros is the best band ever.

I believe in going to concerts at least once a month.

I believe in listening to every type of music because it broadens your horizons.

I believe books are better than movies.

I believe in accepting other people’s beliefs even if they do not mirror mine because that means accepting them for who they are.

I believe that tea and water should be the only drinks on planet Earth.

I believe everyone is entitled to a coming of age road trip with their best friends.

I believe that texting is bad for you, however I keep doing it.

I believe in the creation of inside jokes.

I believe I am a democrat but that might be changing.

I believe that it is okay to not know what you want to be “when you grow up” because God will show you in time.

I believe that camping with best friends is wonderful.

I believe that people with different outlooks on life have the ability to inspire millions if those said millions would just listen.

I believe in tattoos and piercings. They help express who you are.

I believe in late night car rides.

I believe in singing out loud even if you have a horrible voice.

I believe dancing in public places if perfectly acceptable.

I believe black and white pictures speak louder than color pictures.

I believe that adventures are what life is all about.

I believe in taking chances even if you do not know what the outcome will be.

I believe that mix C.D.’s are the only C.D’s worth having.

I believe in believing in other people.

And I believe that love is fearless.