I no longer believe in unanswered prayers.
But I believe so many false and harmful things that Im slowly trying to drop them one by one.
I no longer believe in unanswered prayers.
Lisa Fotios
Why do the powers that be hate me?
Sometimes those unanswered prayers simply get answered in a different way.
…And I no longer believe in coincidence.
After all, thats why phrases like What a coincidence!
and It must be your lucky day!
However, we all work hard for what we earn, and our efforts are often rewarded.
I no longer believe that everything happens for a reason.
When things go wrong, people offer corny encouragement by saying that itll all make sense in time.
But does that everreallyexplain tragic losses or other unspeakable horrors?
I once believed that each bruise upon my body held some unknown significance.
However, its time we all realize that sometimes things simply happen.
Theres not always a magical life lesson or situation waiting for us down the road.
Not everything happens for a reason.
…But I no longer believe that everything was my fault.
Although we all sometimes make poor choices, that doesnt mean that everything that happens is our fault.
I no longer believe politicians.
As children, we hear about Honest Abe and other wonderful, trustworthy men throughout American history.
But does that mean every public figure can be trusted?
No, I think not.
Its time to stop believing all the empty promises and bologna that elected officials feed us on the daily.
…And I no longer believe everything I read.
Were taught that mainstream media is reliable, from our local news anchors to national headlines.
But what happens when there are two sides to the story?
What about all this fake news?
Social media perpetuates propaganda and often creates elaborate webs of lies.
I no longer believe in happy endings.
Fairy tales spoil us into believing that everything turns out peachy keen in the end.
Sometimes endings arent happy, theyre just peaceful or even slightly mundane.
…But I no longer believe that the world is against me.
Sometimes people dont like us, and sometimes we genuinely are a victim of circumstance.
But the world isnt against me (nor is it against you, either).
Sometimes bad things happen.
Sometimes, its our fault; other times, its not.
Its just the way the cookie crumbles, but that doesnt mean that its us against the world.
I no longer believe that Im destined to walk through life alone.
Anxiety and false schemas convinced me that everyone would leave.
The reality is, though, that theres someone for everyone.
…And I no longer believe that Im inherently evil.
But is anyone really evil?
Is anyone completely unlovable?
Our flaws dont make us evil, nor do our conditions and afflictions.
We all deserve love and understanding, because were all good people deep down inside.
I no longer believe that true equality will ever exist.
They say all men are created equal, but we rarely treat people that way.
So many still fight for their right to party, to be accepted and freely speak.
I think egos and petty thoughts will forever prevent true equality from existing.
…But I no longer believe that I deserve less.
When were taught that were insignificant, we start believing that we deserve less than the others.
But what gives anyone else the right to deprive us of our dreams and desires?
Regardless if were seen as equal, that never means that we deserve less.
