Believing

Did you know that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team? Or that Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper editor because “he lacked imagination and had no good ideas?” Elvis Presley was fired after his very first performance. e.e. Cummings was rejected by fifteen publishers before his mother published his work. Before Babe Ruth was famous for his homerun record, he held the record for the most strikeouts. Through the character of these people, I can show you great examples of something I truly believe. I believe in never giving up. Of all the lessons I’ve learned in life, never giving up is one of the most important. Growing up has never been “easy as pie” for me. There has never been a simple time in my life thus far, although, I don’t dwell on it, and no matter what situation you may be in right now, you shouldn’t either. We live our lives through experience. These experiences are what make us who we are. They teach us to grow and strive to be our very best. Believing in yourself and the powers you have is a virtue you should hold with a firm grasp, and never let go of. I found this poem titled, A Time to Believe which I would like to share with all of you. 

A Time To Believe

To believe is to know that
every day is a new beginning.
Is to trust that miracles happen,
and dreams really do come true.

To believe is to see angels
dancing among the clouds,
To know the wonder of a stardust sky
and the wisdom of the man in the moon.

To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart,
The innocence of a child's eyes
and the beauty of an aging hand,
for it is through their teachings we learn to love.

To believe is to find the strength
and courage that lies within us
When it's time to pick up
the pieces and begin again.

To believe is to know
we are not alone,
That life is a gift
and this is our time to cherish it.

To believe is to know
that wonderful surprises are just
waiting to happen,
and all our hopes and dreams are within reach.

If only we believe.

B.J. Morbitzer.