Saturday, August 22, 2009

Convictions, Absolutes and Authenticity

It is easy for us to think and talk about what we oppose. Op-Ed pieces, talk shows and blogs are filled with what we dislike, find offensive or want changed. However, what we like, believe in and support tells the world a lot more about us than that which we oppose. To know a person is to know his/her convictions - the things that are absolute. An authentic person is one who knows in what he/she believes. Those beliefs define the core of a person. Those beliefs are the foundation of an authentic person. What are your convictions? What do you stand for? Do you know? Do you have a list? Here is my list of the 10 (ten) things I stand for. I recommend you give it a shot, too. What do you stand for?

I Stand For...

1) The Grace that comes, undeservedly, from God.
2) The Power of the individual.
3) The Love of family.
4) The Loyalty of a dog.
5) The Strength that comes from the wealth of a person's character.
6) The Beauty of untamed land.
7) The United States of America and its purpose in this world - Liberty for all.
8) Working hard, playing hard and giving the credit to those who've earned it.
9) Limited government.
10) Personal responsibility.