A pastor once said people tend to live in a two dimensional world. That is, people often rely on what they can 1) see and 2) touch. He said this approach provides security and commonality for accepting the people and things around us. He said people often put their trust in what is tangible and what they're conditioned to know. He then spoke about a third dimension - living a life of faith.
In Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat, Pray, Love," when asked what kind of God she believes in, Gilbert responds, "I believe in a magnificent God." I believe what propels religious seekers and spiritual seekers in their respective pursuits, is a form of faith. And what guides people through the everyday and the extraordinary is faith. I think living a life of faith is not about one's choice of religion, a function of worship or what others believe. It's individualistic, pure and part of one's inner conscience.
As a connection between the heart, psyche and soul, faith can manifest as a positive energy and a guiding light. It empowers people to let go of simple truths and surrender to the unknown - to embrace possibilities. Faith can be a thread into everything we do, and a path to unlocking individual potential. And sometimes, in our darkest hour, faith can help us realize incredible miracles.
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