1. I AM FOR LOVE - no restrictions on who deserves it; in all honesty, none of us deserve or can earn it, we are given it freely and therefore give it out freely. It's a beautiful cycle that just spawns more love. It is the one thing we all so desperately need. God is love.
2. I AM FOR PEACE - between siblings, families, friends, strangers, nations, countries. It means putting selfish ambition aside, compromising and loving.
3. I AM FOR KINDNESS - as with love, it goes a long way. Kindness stops arguments. Kindness means putting the needs of others above yourself.
4. I AM FOR FORGIVENESS - What a powerful tool. I am reminded that I was forgiven before I even knew to ask forgiveness, who am I to withhold forgiveness from someone else. Forgiveness transforms lives. It kills the root of bitterness that wants to hold on and destroy your joy and life.
5. I AM FOR RESPECT - of children, of elders, of parents, of the earth, of animals, of other cultures, of other religions.
6. I AM FOR NON-VIOLENCE - solving problems without violence can and has been done. It comes at a huge price often times, but that's the price love pays....it lays down it's life for another.
7. I AM FOR THANKFULNESS - when you live in a constant state of gratitude it "turns your frown upside down" - I know that's corny, but true. To quote Madame Blueberry of the Veggie Tales, "A thankful heart is a happy heart."
8. I AM FOR GIVING - of myself, my time, my money, my food, my stuff....all I have is a gift. I hold on to it with open hands, ready to give it away when needed.
9. I AM FOR HEALTH - healthy choices in food, relationships, taking care of your body and a healthy earth free of pollution. Greed, laziness, selfishness and ignorance lead to many unhealthy choices.
