“There’s a reason we refer to “leaps of faith” – because the decision to consent to any notion of divinity is a mighty jump from the rational over to the unknowable, and I don’t care how diligently scholars of every religion will try to sit you down with their stacks of books and prove to you through scripture that their faith is indeed rational; it isn’t.
If faith were rational, it wouldn’t be – by definition – faith.
Faith is belief in what you cannot see or prove or touch.
Faith is walking face-first and full-speed into the dark.
If we truly knew all the answers in advance as to the meaning of life and the nature of God and the destiny of our souls, our belief would not be a leap of faith and it would not be a courageous act of humanity; it would just be… a prudent insurance policy.”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love
Do you believe in the power of faith?
Linking this to Thursday Tree Love, a photo feature hosted by Parul Thakur. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link up. Let’s come together to appreciate the beautiful nature around us.
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So true, shilpa, faith is belief in something that we cannot see; its what we believe from within, thats how we see miracles happening.. the tree which is posted is very symbolic of simple people’s faith in the divine and it definitely works for them because they believe… This tree looks so nice and colourful and its a reflection of a deep faith in God.
What a lovely quote and that picture is amazing. I have never seen coconuts tied on a tree like that.
Thank you for joining, Shilpa. 🙂
While I have had my own faith shaken a few times, I will allow others to maintain their own as long as it does not harm someone else. Sadly, that last bit is getting tougher and tougher these days, isn’t it?
Life is all about faith.
A similar tree of faith is at the Golden Temple.
Yes faith does not seem rational at all. As long as others faith does not force me to do something against my will, I am fine with it. Loved the picture of the tree and the quote.
When the brain says NO and we still believe in something, that is called faith.
I do, Shilpa. It gives me strength to go on nothing seems to be going right. Faith is like an invisible shield that I just can’t let go of.
Faith is something that lets you stand back up when life knocks you down mercilessly. Faith is the belief that there is something beyond the tall mountains of despair that you face – it is the belief that “this too shall pass.” Yes, it may be unreasonable, but it exists and because it exists, it makes life easier. 🙂
Its Faith that keeps us going in both good and bad times. Its the first time that I have seen coconuts tied in this manner! Thanks for sharing!