It is this belief in a power larger than myself and other than myself which allows me to venture into the unknown and even the unknowable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Faith in something greater gives courage to explore uncertainty.
- In plain terms
- Belief in something bigger helps you face the unknown.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in something beyond yourself to take risks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives you courage to face uncertainty?
Another view
Faith can sometimes lead to avoiding hard truths.
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