I Believe

A friend recently posted a things he wanted to share with people.  Nothing specific per se, just random thoughts.  But it got me thinking; what do I believe in?  As I thought about it, a list started to develop in my mind and I thought I would share as well:

1. I believe in being happy
2. I believe you should have good friends and not just more friends (less is more)
3. I believe that fanaticism is never a good thing.  In anything: Politics, religion, diets etc
4. I believe you need to listen to those we disagree with more
5. I believe we need to listen to learn, not just to respond
6. I believe it is ok to eat a Big Mac once a month.  (Just don’t do it every week)
7. I believe in being polite
8. I believe everyone needs some alone time each day
9. I believe that you should work out at least 3 times a week.  While I love Crossfit, it isn’t for everyone.  Pick something you love and do it (3 times a week)
10. I believe everyone needs to own a dog.
11. I believe saying Sir or Ma’am is not just a southern thing
12. I believe that my wife is an awesome dentist
13. I believe that you should never dress like a slob
14. I believe that being silly occasionally is a good thing
15. I believe you should keep in touch with old friends
16. I believe you should call (not text) those friends
17. I believe a glass of wine does the soul good
18. I believe sunrises are far better then sunsets
19. I believe it is ok to kiss your kids good night, even if they are 20
20. I believe that we, as a society, have an obligation to protect those who are less fortunate
21. I believe you should thank your server each time they visit your table.
22. I believe in Santa
23. I believe you should be nice to people
24. I believe you should read a newspaper every day
25. I believe that Gabriel Garcia Marquez was one of the greatest writers ever
26. Don’t Smoke (anything)
27. I believe grocery store coffee can be just as good as any fancy store coffee
28. I believe you don’t need to wear socks every day
29. I believe 1-2 hours of TV a day is more then enough
30. I believe we all need more “Date Nights”
31. I believe in taking financial risks
32. I believe you should only buy lottery tickets when you have some extra cash in your pocket that you won’t miss.
33. I believe afternoon naps are awesome
34. I believe that God had only one son.  But he visited three times and was called by different names each time: Jesus, Allah and Buddha
35. I believe that black and white movies were some of the best
36. I believe that you should show up early for work and leave late
37. I  believe you should not burn bridges even if you don’t like  your current job.
38. I believe you should do what you say you are going to do
39. I believe if you borrow money (even if it is 73 cents), you should pay it back
40. I believe if you don’t know something it is ok to admit it
41. I believe George Washington was our greatest president ever
42. I believe kids should “earn their keep”, no matter how much, or little, you earn
43. I believe a little bit of hard work is good for everyone
44. I believe in being reasonable
45. I believe it is ok to be wrong
46. I believe you should vote for the best person, not just for the person who is in your “party”
47. I believe that Frida Kahlo was one of the greatest artists ever
48. I believe that I have more things to say, but should stop for now.

What do you believe in?