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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

What I Believe




A dear friend of mine writes a column for the Salt Lake City Tribune and recently wrote the most thought provoking column I have read in a long time.  Ann Cannon is one of those writers that brings emotions you love to feel.  Find her column here.  She wrote about the concept of beliefs and the ongoing "This I Believe Project" (http://thisibelieve.org)  Ann inspired me to think about what I believe in....


I believe being surrounded by books is more comforting than macaroni and cheese

I believe the sound of my children laughing together is the best sound created.

I believe dogs are the best barometer of our worth, if your dog loves you then you are OK!

I believe hugs should be at least 9 seconds long and several times a day.

I believe older people have the best wisdom.

I believe a drum line at a football game could make you forget all your problems.

I believe good feelings from a sweet memory should be brought out and worn often.

I believe in learning, whether a formal education or simply living life, it equals the same.

I believe winning is wonderful, loosing is educational, and having the right attitude about both is inspirational.

I believe Frankincense is a miracle essential oil.  Or maybe magical...whatever, it is amazing, and it works.

I believe the things you should never be without in the kitchen is a great olive oil, fresh herbs, onions, garlic and celery.  With that you can create anything.

I believe you should never make excuses for wanting to set your table with the "good stuff".  Your grandmother will be happy you did.

I believe knowing who "your people" are is important.  Know where are your grandparents and great-grandparents are from and celebrate them!

I believe having a hobby and making time for it is imperative.

I believe lipstick and a strand of pearls help you feel pretty.

I believe prayer is the greatest power on earth.

I believe sitting by a fire in a comfortable chair, with a great book, watching it rain or snow is the essence of comfort.

I believe in having a favorite blanket and a favorite bathrobe.

I believe in the magical powers of a donut you bought while no one was looking.

I believe furniture finds you...

While I believe in the intelligence of order, keeping a few odd things does not clutter make.

I believe some books are holy and are filled with truth.  They make us better for having read them.

I believe God talks to us, and if we are willing to listen, our lives improve.

I believe we are all entitled to our own beliefs and deserve the respect of others as we follow the "dictates of our own conscience"

I believe making assumptions about what people are like will rob you of the potential of a great friend.

I believe the causal effect of forgiveness is intelligence.  Anger literally halts our progression and keeps us from finding the answers that are always there.

I believe in the power of words, be careful how you use them.

What are your beliefs?

27 comments:

  1. Umm...girlfriend? That donut thing? I believed in that a bit too much in my life! ;-) i love your list. Mine will take a while to put down but I will one day!

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    1. I was right behind you in the donut line....but I never told!

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  2. Thought provoking. Thanks, Donna.

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    1. It's fun to think about what you believe in, isn't it?

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  3. I hope this doesn't publish twice?! Just wanted to say, great post. Makes me thoughtful. I love the "This I believe..."series and book. It's often surprising to find what has helped people on their journey. Great post, Donna

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    1. I know, everything I listed has helped my journey. Thank you for reading!

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  4. I believe I love this: "I believe good feelings from a sweet memory should be brought out and worn often." Thank you for reminding me!!! Your list is incredible -- I am inspired to do one of my own too!!!

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    1. I hope you do a list of your own because it helps us remember who we are when we read what we believe. Thank you!!

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  5. I believe missionaries can baptise all nations, kindreds, tongues and people! I believe their voice is the same voice that the Lord has spoken to us over many years. I believe in a thing called love. I believe Christ walks the floors of the Temple. I believe in change, growth, learning, and it doesn't have to be learning the hard way (but for me it often is), I believe in second chances as long as we try harder than the first, I believe in friendships, that random encounters were meant to be, that the time we invest in the people we love will be rewarded by their love. Thank you for your post, and how it has made me reflect.

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    1. Reflection for me is profound, it helps me understand myself. Love you Sean!!

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  6. Ooooh, loved all of these beliefs and subscribe to every single one of them. We need to bring them out in the open, dust them off and proclaim our love of them. Thanks for doing just that!

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    1. I know, right? It was so much fun to write....and thank you for reading it!!

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  7. What a great list of beliefs! I fall down on the kitchen stuff, but hey, no one is perfect.

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    1. And I fall down on the cleaning stuff....glad we aren't perfect!!

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  8. I hands down believe each and everyone of your beliefs. The donut one is a favorite and like Carol one I indulge in too often.
    Beautiful post.

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    1. I wish we could all get together and storm a donut shop.....just one time. I would love that

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  9. I love your list. It's very inspiring! I love the hobby one...very important indeed!

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    1. Thank you for reading, and I agree about hobbies....

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  10. I believe this was great reading and that we are obviously donut soul sisters.

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    1. I actually knew we were sisters....but happy we have donuts too!!

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  11. oh my gosh donna.. I love your list! I "believe" that this is the best thing that I've read in a long time. : )

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    1. What a nice thing to say!! I was totally inspired by my friend Ann, so I hope you can write a list too!!

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  12. This is great. I always enjoy reading you insights and thoughts.
    I might have to think about this and see what I come up with.
    Great Post.

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    1. I hope you comprised a list....it was a lot of fun for me! thank you for reading...

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