I believe there are things that are true regardless of whether or not people believe in them. So today I will share 10 truths that I have learned, some are personal belief, but most cannot be rationally disputed I don’t believe. I will share first the ones that people could dispute, but if you know, you know they’re true:

1 – I was raised by awesome parents. I am sure there are people who may disagree, I don’t know who they are, but they probably exist. My parents are not perfect, but they did their best to raise our family in truth. They taught us how to be good people. They taught us that hard work pays off, and that gaining knowledge is so important. Not that we all went to college to gain that knowledge, but wherever it was available we should seek to learn.

2 – My husband was raised by awesome parents. Again, there may be those who disagree, but if you knew them you wouldn’t. They had to be tough to homestead in Alaska, and they taught their children lessons about life that most people could never have imagined. They worked hard and they sought out opportunity to help their neighbors, no matter who they were. They were great examples to me.

3 – I love my children more than life itself. I do allow my kids the opportunity to struggle and learn. But if ever they really need something, I will be there to help or support them as best as I possibly can.

Now for the things that many might try to dispute, but I know these to be true without a shadow of a doubt:

4 – God is real. He is our Heavenly Father. We existed before we came, in a family with Him. He created this earth for us to come to, to gain a body, be tested, and hopefully return to live with Him after our time here is done.

5 – Jesus Christ is real, He taught us how to live by living, He died and was resurrected the third day, and He lives now. He came here to save us from sin and He doesn’t leave us to walk this path of life alone.

6 – Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love us more than we can even fathom. They are not vindictive or jealous as they are often portrayed. They are caring and kind.

7 – Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ want to be a part of our lives. They are more in the details of our lives than we could ever imagine, but when we start looking we can see their tender mercies everywhere in our lives. The heavens are open, and they lead us and guide us through the Holy Ghost as much as we will let them do so.

8 – Satan is very real. Good and evil exist in this world. Satan tries really hard to camouflage himself, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. He is real. We need to be aware of him, and we need to fight against his tactics and temptations.

9 – There is only one way to true happiness. Not the fleeting happiness you get from your favorite piece of dessert or even the best day of your vacation, but true, lasting happiness and peace. That is through Jesus Christ and His teachings.

10 – Service to others is one of the best medicines for mental health and happiness. Getting too caught up in our own lives and focusing too much on ourselves can quickly cause depression and anxiety. We need to take care of ourselves, but focus outside of ourselves as well. Taking time to help others is healing for the soul.

I am so grateful for what I know to be true. What are 10 truths you know to be true?