I Believe

I Believe. January 25, 2009

                I was listening to some Podcast that I subscribe to, and I heard this great story. Seven-year-old Tarak McLain was born in Thailand and lives with his family in Austin, Texas. He collects and hands out food to the homeless and raises money for orphans and impoverished schools. For a school project, Tarak’s Teacher asked him and his class do bring something into class that had to do with the number 100, in honor of the first 100 days of school. Others in Tarak’s class brought in 100 buttons, 100 cans or 100 stickers. Tarak brought in a list of 100 things he believes. Here is 30 things that Tarak believes from his list. While reading, ask yourself what you believe and just keep reminding yourself, this kid is only 7! Enjoy.

I believe life is good.

I believe God is in everything.

I believe we're all equal.

I believe we can help people.

I believe everyone is weird in their own way.

I believe hate is a cause for love.

I believe that when I meditate I feel peaceful.

I believe we should be generous.

I believe brothers and sisters should be kind to each other.

I believe kids should respect their parents.

I believe I should not whine.

I believe people should wake up early.

I believe people should go outside more.

I believe in nature.

I believe people should use less trees.

I believe we should help the Arctic and rainforest animals.

I believe people shouldn't throw litter on the ground.

I believe people should not smoke.

I believe God is in good and bad.

I believe in magic.

I believe people should not give up.

I believe love is everywhere.

I believe that God helps us to have a good time.

I believe we live best in a community.

I believe we can protect people in danger.

I believe we should help the poor.

I believe it's OK to die but not to kill.

I believe war should not have started.

I believe war should stop.

I believe we can make peace.