This is my second attempt at a What I Believe poem. My first is here.
What I Believe
I believe kindness always wins.
I believe people change and grow– sometimes together, sometimes apart. Both are okay.
I believe we have to be our own biggest cheerleader.
I believe our words reveal who we are inside.
I believe everyone should travel to a new place alone– at least once in their lifetime.
I believe a home-cooked meal is love.
I believe we are all a little too hard on ourselves.
I believe everyone is a writer, but many of us just don’t know it yet.
I believe eating plants gives us energy.
I believe I wasn’t meant to live life in one place.
I believe in saying thank you.
I believe in finding someone who complements us rather than completes us– we need to be whole on our own.
I believe in hard work.
I believe disconnecting is good for the soul.
I believe in doing what makes your heart happy.
I believe in taking risks– we don’t grow in our comfort zones.
I believe in second chances.
I believe a beach, a good book, and no agenda make for a perfect day.
I believe we learn from kids more than they learn from us.
I believe in saying sorry when we mess up.
I believe everyone should keep a writer’s notebook to capture their thoughts– you’ll thank yourself one day.
I believe we all have slumps, but we can’t allow ourselves to stay there forever.
I believe listening– truly listening to someone– is a lost art, and if you find someone who does, you should hold onto them.
I believe smoothie bowls are life.
I believe in investing in your own health.
I believe how people react to situations says more about how they’re feeling than anything else.
I believe everyone is beautiful– it’s our job to find their beauty rather than their flaws.
I believe you don’t truly appreciate your family until you’re older.
I believe in making people laugh.
I believe telling our stories is how we share our lives with one another.
my heart is happiest when i travel. read. write. connect. 
Beautiful. So personal and yet so applicable to many (or at least we should aspire to such) – your line “I believe you don’t truly appreciate your family until you’re older” really resonated with me and it really is so true. Also had a look at your blog and love the pics. I am just up the road in Kuala Lumpur. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Alex! You’re an expat, too? How cool! Are you a teacher at an international school? How long have you been abroad?
Been abroad so long I don’t know what to call home anymore. Yep, teaching at the International School of Kuala Lumpur.
I’ll have to check out your blog, too! I love reading stories from fellow expats. I feel like we’re kindred spirits on this incredible journey.
I believe you have tapped into many of my beliefs too. Although I believe it, I don’t always live the belief to the fullest. I need to work on that. I don’t write in a writer’s notebook often enough.
I know what you mean! I also need to utilize my writer’s notebook more and I’m working on being a better listener, especially when I have other things going on.
So many of my own beliefs here and I like that you wrote them down. Think I’m going to have to start my own list in my notebook.
Start it! It’s a great reflective exercise. 😊
Beautiful list. Many are my same beliefs. Keeping a writer’s notebook has been amazing! Have one at home and I create one every year along with my students! It has helped me evolve as a writer!
Yes, keeping one along with your students is the best way to be a great writing teacher!
I am definitely going to use this slice for future slices! I like how it goes deep and to things you love!
Thanks! It was very fun to make.
A beautiful list – so heartfelt. So many wise beliefs
Thanks!
A beautiful list of beliefs. Almost like a reflection. I’m so glad I scrolled and found your post. I have many of the same beliefs, but you have inspired me to start a list in my Writer’s notebook and hopefully it will turn into a Slice this month.
That’s exactly what I did…wrote a draft in my writer’s notebook. Many of my ideas didn’t make the cut for my published slice.
I feel like it’s something you can add to and reflect upon. I’m excited to do this!
Yes, it certainly is. 😊
Wow! I LOVE this list of beliefs. What a great post, thank you. I share many of your beliefs and agree so much about the art of listening to each other. I really enjoyed reading your list, and might give this idea a try myself! 🙂
Thanks…you should try it! It’s a great challenge. I first started a draft in my writers notebook, then revised for my slice.
I have never been able to write an “I Believe” poem. All my attempts are just “yech.” You make it look so easy, and have so many beautiful beliefs!
Awww thanks! You can do it!!
Nope! Mine always come out as corny pretentious drivel. 😀
I bet you’re exaggerating!!
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