FAITH

For this first article, I want to share my experience of faith.

Faith is the foundation of everything. And I am not talking about religion here. I am talking about that inner force that keeps me going, even when I feel broken, lost, tired, or afraid.

This is a deeply powerful topic for me, because many times I have stood very close to the edge of life and death in my own body. Those experiences became wake-up calls. They pushed me to face my suffering, my fear, and the parts of myself I had been avoiding for a long time.

For years, I tried to be the “nice guy” — always pleasing others, always trying to be loved and appreciated, while putting my own needs and dreams aside. I wanted to be loved, accepted, and appreciated by everyone. So I put my own needs, my own truth, and my own dreams aside. The truth is, I was scared. I was scared to fully show who I was. At that time, my faith was weak. I did not really know why I was here or what I was supposed to do with my life.

Many people have told me, “You did not deserve to go through such suffering and pain.” But today, I see things differently. No one deserves to suffer but I believe I went through exactly what I needed in order to become who I am today. So no, I am not angry about what I have lived through. I am not saying it was easy, or beautiful in the moment. But it was part of the process that shaped who I am today.

I still get angry sometimes. I still get sad. I still feel fear. . But I know now that these feelings are not the whole truth of who I am. They are temporary emotions, often connected to old wounds and memories of pain and suffering.

Everything I have lived has shown me one essential truth: at the center of everything is LOVE. We are all seeking love — to give it, to receive it, to feel it, to become it. In the end, that is what life is about.

As I write these words, tears are in my eyes, because I feel deeply grateful to be alive right now. I went through a lot of suffering, but it helped me see the light. It helped me see the beauty of being human. It reminded me that I can choose who I want to be. There is always light, even if sometimes it takes time to see it. And nothing is permanent.

I know now that we create our reality every second of our lives. So why not choose to create the life we truly want?

My faith has had its highs and lows, and I still struggle sometimes. But today I understand, and feel deeply, how important faith is. I feel called to share this message, because faith is essential in every situation we face — especially when dark days come.

This is for anyone who feels alone, lost, or close to giving up. I have been there. I know what that feels like. So I want you to know this: you are not alone. ¨While there is life, there is hope.¨

With faith and love,

Chris