What is your personal credo (belief)?
I personally believe that a contributor to happiness is being real. Real with who you are, who other people are, and real about life. You don't have to put on a show around one group of people, and then turn and be a different person with another group. By being real, you are yourself around people and behind closed doors.
Self-respect is also something that I believe everyone needs to practice in their own lives. So many people in today's sociey demand respect when they are not even respecting themselves. Whether it be putting themselves down, flashing almost every inch of their bare skin, or deliberately building a poor reputation, a person needs to ground themself in good morals, values, and decent self-respect. Others will see that and give automatic respect without the person even asking for it, or realize they are even getting it.
My final belief is that everyone deserves a chance at being joyful in something that benefits them and the people around them. I think there is a huge difference between being happy and being joyful. I feel that happiness is something that only last for a short while, while joy is infinite. Joy is something that is hard to break down, and sometimes hard to build up. But that is what makes joy so strong; going through times of trouble to build a foundation of confidence, self-acceptance, and wisdom. I believe that every single person, regardless of what they have done, deserves a chance to experience joy. Happiness can be acquired through doing something totally destructive, but doing something that is positive and benefits everyone around a person doing so brings joy to every person involved and watching.
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