Believe
I continue to look for solace, sanity and something sacred to comfort and sustain me during these times. Maybe you do too.
This piece spoke to me of possibility. What is possible that I might be able to achieve when I believe I can? In the midst of chaos and crisis is it possible to find beauty, joy and love if I believe I can? And lastly, could I possibly make a difference in my circle of influence even though I can't change the world?
I would imagine you all can easily add to this list of "I believe."
I WILL BELIEVE THE TRUTH ABOUT MYSELF NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS...
I believe in my power to transform indifference into love.
I believe I have an amazing gift to keep hope alive in the face of despair.
I believe I have the remarkable skill of deleting bitterness from my life.
I believe in my budding potential to live with a nonviolent heart.
I believe in my passion to speak the truth even when it isn’t popular.
I believe I have the strength of will to be peace in a world of violence.
I believe in my miraculous capacity for unconditional love.
I will believe the truth about myself no matter how beautiful it is.
~Macrina Wiederkehr from Seven Sacred Pauses, Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day
Slipstream
All of these statements are grounded in goodness, faith, and love. Reading these can be an uplifting way to start your day and keep going during the darkest times. Thanks for doing your part to keep us in the flow of goodness.
Present Valley
Thank you.
That’s a great idea for starting out the day!
Evangel
Thanks for sharing this piece. I hope people go beyond believing what is possible. I hope they make every effort and take every possible action to counter such darkness. If they do, they will certainly influence their circle, and that alone will make a positive impact in the world.
Present Valley
Thank you.
Yes each step starts with a belief that you can! And the world would surely be a better place.
Wilsons Grave
It's a thoughtful piece alright, but I'd say that making a difference in your circle of influence IS changing the world. Tiny actions ripple outward...you don't see it or ever know about.
Present Valley
Here here…let’s do our best to make a difference where we can 😊