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:
- I believe in being happy
- I believe you should have good friends and not just more friends (less is more)
- I believe that fanaticism is never a good thing. In anything: Politics, religion, diets etc
- I believe you need to listen to those we disagree with more
- I believe we need to listen to learn, not just to respond
- I believe it is ok to eat a Big Mac once a month. (Just don’t do it every week)
- I believe in being polite
- I believe everyone needs some alone time each day
- 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)
- I believe everyone needs to own a dog.
- I believe saying Sir or Ma’am is not just a southern thing
- I believe that my wife is an awesome dentist
- I believe that you should never dress like a slob
- I believe that being silly occasionally is a good thing
- I believe you should keep in touch with old friends
- I believe you should call (not text) those friends
- I believe a glass of wine does the soul good
- I believe sunrises are far better then sunsets
- I believe it is ok to kiss your kids good night, even if they are 20
- I believe that we, as a society, have an obligation to protect those who are less fortunate
- I believe you should thank your server each time they visit your table.
- I believe in Santa
- I believe you should be nice to people
- I believe you should read a newspaper every day
- I believe that Gabriel Garcia Marquez was one of the greatest writers ever
- Don’t Smoke (anything)
- I believe grocery store coffee can be just as good as any fancy store coffee
- I believe you don’t need to wear socks every day
- I believe 1-2 hours of TV a day is more then enough
- I believe we all need more “Date Nights”
- I believe in taking financial risks
- I believe you should only buy lottery tickets when you have some extra cash in your pocket that you won’t miss.
- I believe afternoon naps are awesome
- 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
- I believe that black and white movies were some of the best
- I believe that you should show up early for work and leave late
- I believe you should not burn bridges even if you don’t like your current job.
- I believe you should do what you say you are going to do
- I believe if you borrow money (even if it is 73 cents), you should pay it back
- I believe if you don’t know something it is ok to admit it
- I believe George Washington was our greatest president ever
- I believe kids should “earn their keep”, no matter how much, or little, you earn
- I believe a little bit of hard work is good for everyone
- I believe in being reasonable
- I believe it is ok to be wrong
- I believe you should vote for the best person, not just for the person who is in your “party”
- I believe that Frida Kahlo was one of the greatest artists ever
- I believe that I have more things to say, but should stop for now.
What do you believe in?
I don’t know about #6, although that’s kinda how I feel about french fries, but here’s a few of my own:
I believe….
hard work is good for the soul
it’s ok to leave the house without make up
white cheddar popcorn is a gift from the gods
tardiness is disrespectful
apologizing is a skill – learn it
kindness is a virtue – give it, receive it, live it every chance you get
anything eaten outdoors tastes better
the loudest voice in the room is rarely right
please & thank you should be every child’s first words
music is life
exercise is a lifestyle not a diet
the oxygen mask rule applies on and off the airplane
…and I believe I have to get back to work now 😉