When asked how he stays positive in a world filled with challenges, Shawn doesn’t quote books or theories. Instead, he talks about what he’s lived and learned.

He believes in being kind to all living things. Also, he believes in nature and the power it has to calm the heart and clear the mind. Walking every day helps him see beauty in small things and reminds him that movement creates hope.

Each morning, he chooses to begin again. To him, that means believing there’s always a miracle inside him — one he can share with someone else. He believes in saving snails from hot sidewalks and in traveling often, because the earth itself feels like home.

For Shawn, gratitude always wins over bitterness. Furthermore, he believes that going the extra mile brings joy. While fear may knock on the door, he refuses to let it drive. Instead, he chooses courage.

Another truth he holds dear is the importance of celebrating others. He believes in clapping loudly for success, in living with purpose every single day, and in stretching his mind so it never shrinks. Also, he believes that walking opens new adventures and that the love in a dog’s eyes is as pure as love gets.

Shawn’s beliefs remind us that even small choices can shape a bigger, brighter life.

It’s easy to get discouraged by what’s happening in the world. However, when Shawn takes time to connect with what’s inside himself, he can always see something better ahead.

He understands that the world may be too large for one person to change. Even so, he believes we each have the power to make a difference in someone’s day — through a smile, a kind word, or a moment of understanding.

Because of that, Shawn chooses to focus on encouragement, not frustration. As a result, his belief turns into action. Every time he writes, walks, or speaks with purpose, he helps someone else find their spark.

When life feels like it’s falling apart, it doesn’t mean we have to. Instead, it’s a chance to rebuild from within. Belief, when practiced daily, becomes strength.

If you want to hear what belief looks like in action, listen next to Motivation & Inspiration Audio 712— Shawn’s true story of courage written and recorded just before triple-hernia surgery.

Motivation & Inspiration Audio 711 by Shawn Anderson reminds us that belief isn’t abstract — it’s a daily choice. When we lead with kindness, gratitude, and purpose, we create change not just for ourselves, but for everyone we touch.