Transcription Moving in Faith vs. Moving in Fear
Two Sides of the Same Coin
Every time we are faced with a decision about our future, we are faced with two completely opposite paths.
These two paths are fear and faith, which represent two sides of the same coin of uncertainty.
We can choose to live in fear, always expecting the worst possible outcome, or we can decide to live with faith in the best.
Most situations in life are neutral; it is we who give them a positive or negative connotation.
It is important to clarify that this faith has nothing to do with religion, but is a word of action.
History in the Philippines. An Illustration of the Two Paths
A personal story perfectly illustrates these two perspectives in the same stressful and uncertain situation.
The author and a friend missed the last ferry to catch their return flight the next day from an island.
With no apparent transportation, the only solution they found was to hire local fishermen to take them in the early morning.
The Perspective of Fear. Imagining the Catastrophe
From the moment he missed the ferry, the author was filled with stress, anxiety, and deep anger.
Once on the small fishing boat in the middle of the night, his mind began to imagine the worst possible scenarios.
He imagined they would be kidnapped, murdered, or have their organs harvested, turning it into tragic news.
He lived the entire journey in a state of panic, with rapid heartbeat and tremors, convinced that a catastrophe was about to happen.
The Faith Perspective. Trust in the Best Outcome
Meanwhile, his friend Peter experienced the same situation in a completely different way, from a faith perspective.
He remained calm and proactive, looking for solutions instead of being paralyzed by fear of what might happen.
He had faith that the fishermen were honest people who were simply were going to lead you to your destination without any problems.
She didn't give in to paranoia, but trusted in the best possible outcome, which allowed her to be at peace.
The Decision to Change as a Turning Point
This story teaches us that the decision to change your perspective is what separates the path of fear from that of faith.
You have the power to choose how to interpret the uncertain situations that prese
moving in faith vs moving in fear
