I believe . . .
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who
we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
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 just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them
to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
I believe . . .
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest
distance. Same goes for true love.
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 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 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 you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could
change your life forever.
I believe . . .
that 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.
I believe . . .
that to love is the greatest gift we can give.