What I believe: (11/21/17)


1.) Music is healing and powerful. Things can be revealed to you through music, at times.


Music can speak to you in ways that nothing else does, even if it's purely instrumental. I believe it can heal parts of you that you didn’t know were in need of mending, and those that were very presently needing repair. You can find clarity of a situation through music at times. However, you have to be willing.


2.) There is a guiding force, be it God or something else.


God is an abstract concept. I believe there are too any coincidences for everything to be random. I refer to the guiding force as God for simplicity and ease. Be it the God of the Bible or one that’s not present in our universe as is, there is something (or someone) controlling external instances but ultimately left to your free will.


3.) Good will come from being kind and loving.


If you are hatful to another person, you are bringing down them and also destroying yourself in the long run. When you put love and good things into the world around you, it's bound to come back to you at some point. If it doesn’t, you still might have changed or saved someone's life.


4.) Actions have merit.


Everything you do, say or think has an effect of someone. Thoughts have an effect on you and your view of the world. Actions you do influence you and those around you. Words can build or destroy someone.  All that we do has a purpose, whether we realize it or not. Be careful with what you say and do, as you never know what's going on in that person's life and you don't want to be the one that pushes them over the edge.


5.) Meditation can help you to difne yourself, your struggles and your awareness.


Meditation is not inherently evil. It is simply a tool that can be used to gain a better understanding of where you are in that moment.  It can revel to you struggles you may have been suppressing.


6.) Self-expression is required for personal growth.


Self-expression is one way we control how the world views us, for the better or worse. We cannot grow unless we express ourselves how we need to in that moment, short of breaking laws.


7.) Free Will.


We have a free will, though a destiny may have been set for us. We can still choose.


8.) Everyone has worth and should be respected, unless they are hurting or speaking ill of others with no just cause.


Everyone has worth. There is no reason to not have respect for someone on the very fact they are human.


9.) Love is powerful.


Love is one of the most powerful things. Be it romantic, love for family or friends, love for pets etc. Above all, a healthy love for yourself while remaining self-critical. It can be a saving grace.


10.) Family is important, even if it's not biological family.


Family is a core part of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay around very tocix people just because they are family. Chosen family is just as valid.