List 1: These things I believe

Yeah, haven't been able to post as often as I'd like. Busy life, and honestly wanting it a little busier. And so, as a filler type of thing, and also when I can't think of a more involved post (or more than an outline for one), I have decided on an occasional List. For example, this one came to me as I thought about all of the rediscovering myself I have since leaving the abusive relationship, and the lying user.

I am not e religious person, and could only barely be even considered a spiritual person. But that does not mean that I do not have beliefs and morals, things that I personally believe in.

1) I believe that there is a Creator. However, I personally don't think that such is a being is personally knowable or understandable by humanity. Which would explain the several dozen different religions. I follow my heart, and what I feel to be right, instead of what any book may tell me.
2) Honesty and honor are about the most important virtues to me. I don't make promises that I know I won't be able meet (which leads to me actually just sounding noncommittal). I don't lie, unless it's to hide a greater surprise as a result. But, it is too often as Juvenal said: "Honesty is praised, and left in the cold."
3) I'm terrible at even 'Social Lying'. It's because I really don't hide all that much of myself. Pretty much anyone can me anything, and I will at least endeavor to answer it honestly. Just never ask me something, unless you're sure you want to hear the answer.
4) Cynicism is loving the world too much to be happy with seeing it be less
5) I'm either hedonistic, or polyamorous. I'm really not sure. I like sex, I like pleasure, I even like just giving pleasure. And I don't believe that sex is necessarily exclusive to love or relationship. I do, however, personally require some level of trust and knowing the person beforehand, though. (yeah, for some of you this'd seem obvious. Again, I am in rediscovery of myself)
6) Violence and anger can be positive, productive things.
7) Dreams should be cultivated. Calling someone a "dreamer" should not be a negative, even if those dreams are tacitly impossibly. Dreams give hope, and goals, or even just simple joy.
8) It is important to value the little things. The simple pleasures of, for example, a good pipe tobacco, some chocolate milk, and something decent to watch on TV.
9) I honestly think people need to be more vocal and active about the things they believe in and cherish. Too often it seems that people just say something quietly to a few of their friends...and then they wonder why nothing ever changes. If you have some problem with someone, tell them. They might take offense...but to do otherwise means that it will just fester in you, and likely lead to something more hurtful later.

There'll likely be more later. For now, I have things to go do. :)