Because I Believe

I believe that all men were created equal.
My strengths may be your weaknesses,
in the same way that your strengths
may be my own weaknesses.

I believe that most of the conflicts in this world
could have been and could still be avoided
if only we appreciate what we were given
and stop envying others for what was given them.

I believe that God makes His presence
felt through anything, at anytime.
It is our challenge, however, to observe that presence,
and allow it to make a difference in our lives.

I believe that life,
imperfect though it may be,
should be lived vigorously
as though better days are always ahead of us.

I believe that we live by the choices that we make,
that it is the height of irresponsibility
to blame others for our misfortunes and failures.

I believe that we are not entirely responsible for our successes,
that in everything that we were able to do,
a higher power guided our way.

I believe that while most of us
try to make the best out of our lives,
there is another life that we should exert all our efforts
to prepare ourselves for…a life without pain, suffering nor death.

I believe that while we have been given free will,
there is a path that God wants us to tread on,
and our chances of living beyond death
depends on how much we committed ourselves to walking that path.

I also believe that we are accountable
for all our thoughts, emotions and actions.
Circumstances may influence us, but in the end,
it is our own decision to be who we become.

And most of all I believe
that while the life that we live here will come to an end,
we can transcend this life by leaving our imprints
which will help others live better lives.

...and that is what I hope to do.

and I believe that this will all come true...

because I believe!