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IBELIEVEINGOODNESS
I believe goodness is inherent in everyone.
I believe miracles happen every moment of every day.
I believe life is hard..and gets better
That the poor and disenfranchised are our greatest teachers.
I believe that relationships rule.
And that money is a bonus to living a good life.
I belive that gratefulmess opens the heart and that pain and suffering will ease with love and acceptance.
I believe nature teaches us balance and that meditatin centers the world.
I believe life is an illusion and is what it is.
I believe children rock.
I believe in faith in me….and YOU.
I believe in listening deeply, crying deeply, playing deeply, and resting deeply.
I believe there’s not enough romance and time is of the essence.
I believe silly people are needed everywhere.
I believe giving back matters the most.
I believe beliefs can be dogmatic and consiousness can change beliefs.
I believe in Santa Claus, surely you’ve seen him.
I believe I’m done.
P.S. I believe in Euphoria chocolate hearts.
NOW I’M DONE.
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