I Believe
I believe in the goodness within mankind,
Even though I have seen good evidence against it.
I believe that there is good in very nearly everything,
Even though that often seems impossible.
I believe that bad situations can be mended,
That when something is broken, it can always be fixed.
I believe that it is never time to give up, even when it all seems hopeless.
And even when the odds are piled high against you.
I believe in the strength of human willpower,
And our unbelievable, uncanny habit of always pulling through.
I believe that there is at least a little good in every single person,
Even if sometimes they can see fit to do wrong.
I don't believe in absolutes. There is no such thing as total failure,
Then again, there is no win without sacrifice and loss either.
Life is a balancing act, and we are all trapeze artists in some sense or other,
And I believe we can choose to embrace that and enjoy it, if we like.
I believe in the little things, the small things, the little gestures.
I believe in the warmth of friendships freely given.
I believe in giving back for everything I receive
And I believe in hope, in honesty, in love, in balance and in peace.
Perhaps these are not beliefs, so much as they are ideals,
But I do believe in myself and I know that I have the strength in me,
To always take the high road, to rise above and to ignore,
Even if it is the hardest thing I ever do, I believe that my life is worth it.
Copyright © Lorrie Scheider | Year Posted 2010
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