I hope that everyone’s summer adventures are full of “contentedness” and that the memories that spring from these wonderful adventures, add more contentedness to our lives, for years to come.
I love Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s Question and Answer column in Spirituality and Health magazine. I think that he answered this question, superbly. See below:
I used to be a believer, but COVID robbed me of that. How can I live without faith?
Rabbi Shapiro’s answer: “It’s important to make a distinction between belief and faith. Think of belief as a map and faith as a compass. A map tells you where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re going. If the map is accurate, there are no surprises along the way. A compass simply orients you in the direction you wish to go and tells you nothing about the going itself. What you have lost is belief: You no longer trust that your map is accurate. But you can still cultivate faith and the qualities of curiosity, openness, humility, and not-knowing that faith embodies. Walking through life with a compass, rather than a map leaves you open to engage with each moment as it is, rather than as your map says is should be.”
Keep the faith, friends!!
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
Wow, that is a stunningly accurate observation from Rabbi Shapiro. Unfortunately, I know quite a few people who claim to have lost their faith during the past year. I think this is a new message that I can share with them that might restore some spirits. Thank you for posting!
He’s so good! Hope it helps! <3