"Faith is believing in things even when common sense
tells you not to."
This is my definition of faith, borrowed from the movie "Miracle on 34th Street". It remains, for me, one of the most practical and simple ways to understand the concept, I have yet to hear a better one.
Movie Clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2sjRRcONOc
Although simplistic in nature, it can be quite difficult to keep believing all of the time, Let's face it, real life can get in the way of faith, especially in adulthood.
We may not have the relationship, the job, toy or whatever it is we so want, After all, even the real Santa Claus, (as exemplified in the movie), cannot do everything,
However, we must not lose faith, belief and our sense of wonderment in all that we can become and have, if we work for it. The truth: Much of the work is ours to do. "Faith without works, is dead."
We can "Think, Feel and Do" our way into becoming the best we can be and thus, become capable of living and enjoying life to the fullest. This, as with any other endeavor, requires faith and belief, in ourselves, first and foremost!
For your consideration, below is a list of some more of my favorite quotes regarding faith, (non religious in nature):
Michelangelo: "Achieving anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Faith in oneself… is the best and safest course."
Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."
Eleanor Roosevelt: "He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses much more; He who loses faith, loses all."
Richard M. Devos: "The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible."
Elizabeth Barrett Browning: "If you desire faith, then you have faith enough."
Of course, having faith alone is not enough as it is said,"Faith without works is dead" is also a truism. We must learn to be our own Santas; active participants in the process of our lives.
Believing in ourselves, we can "Think, Feel and Do" better and thus enjoy our lives more fully.
Faith comes from your heart. May you keep yours near and dear in all endeavors. Keep believing and doing the work required and you too will find happiness, which itself is success.
There is no doubt these last couple of years have been especially difficult for many us, however, if you really take a look back, I believe you may also see some positives.
Remember, "Faith is believing when common sense tell us not to". Try to keep and work towards this type of faith, this Holiday Season, and throughout the coming year.
This year, let us be grateful for all we have in our lives and have the faith, belief and willingness to make next year even better, in all areas of our lives.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
Victoria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2sjRRcONOc
Although simplistic in nature, it can be quite difficult to keep believing all of the time, Let's face it, real life can get in the way of faith, especially in adulthood.
We may not have the relationship, the job, toy or whatever it is we so want, After all, even the real Santa Claus, (as exemplified in the movie), cannot do everything,
However, we must not lose faith, belief and our sense of wonderment in all that we can become and have, if we work for it. The truth: Much of the work is ours to do. "Faith without works, is dead."
We can "Think, Feel and Do" our way into becoming the best we can be and thus, become capable of living and enjoying life to the fullest. This, as with any other endeavor, requires faith and belief, in ourselves, first and foremost!
For your consideration, below is a list of some more of my favorite quotes regarding faith, (non religious in nature):
Michelangelo: "Achieving anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Faith in oneself… is the best and safest course."
Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."
Eleanor Roosevelt: "He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses much more; He who loses faith, loses all."
Richard M. Devos: "The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible."
Elizabeth Barrett Browning: "If you desire faith, then you have faith enough."
Of course, having faith alone is not enough as it is said,"Faith without works is dead" is also a truism. We must learn to be our own Santas; active participants in the process of our lives.
Believing in ourselves, we can "Think, Feel and Do" better and thus enjoy our lives more fully.
Faith comes from your heart. May you keep yours near and dear in all endeavors. Keep believing and doing the work required and you too will find happiness, which itself is success.
There is no doubt these last couple of years have been especially difficult for many us, however, if you really take a look back, I believe you may also see some positives.
Remember, "Faith is believing when common sense tell us not to". Try to keep and work towards this type of faith, this Holiday Season, and throughout the coming year.
This year, let us be grateful for all we have in our lives and have the faith, belief and willingness to make next year even better, in all areas of our lives.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
Victoria
