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