Invisible world out.
Beyond what eyes can see.
Faith, the key,
But how can we calculate it?
The hidden force that is known
We recognize it
Only believing by faith
But wisdom’s source
Giving the unknown a name.
That is what faith is.
What depths of cosmic stream.
Mind supports campaigns
Which neither sense of logic nor thinking helps out.
Quantum worlds and mystical thoughts.
In the wilderness faith finds a pattern
Where no other man can find one.
Nothing can touch us
But we are touched.
Faith and knowledge move side by side.
Transformational power lies
To recognize is to transform.
Our inner norm takes its shape from faith
It endeavors into infinite potentialities.
The Unseen Compass
Isn’t it intriguing how faith can be a bridge between the known and the unknown? This piece really delves into the heart of how we navigate the invisible aspects of our world.
In “The Will to Believe,” James writes, “Our faith is faith in someone else’s faith, and in the greatest matters this is most the case.” This sentiment is reflected in the poem’s lines “The hidden force that is known / We recognize it / Only believing by faith,” suggesting that faith allows us to perceive and engage with aspects of reality that are not immediately apparent to our senses or rational mind.
The poem’s portrayal of faith as a means of navigating the unseen (“Invisible world out. / Beyond what eyes can see. / Faith, the key”) echoes James’s pragmatic view of religious belief. James argues that certain truths become accessible only through the act of believing in them, a concept that aligns with the poem’s presentation of faith as a form of recognition or insight.
Think about faith as a key to the invisible. It’s like what philosopher William James discussed in the “will to believe.” He argued that sometimes, belief itself can open doors to understanding that pure reason can’t unlock.
And that idea of recognizing the hidden force? It’s not just about blind acceptance. It’s tapping into what psychologist Carl Jung termed “synchronicity” – meaningful coincidences that seem to defy logical explanation but resonate deeply with our inner selves.
The image of faith finding patterns in the wilderness is reminiscent of what cognitive scientists call “patternicity,” our tendency to find meaningful patterns in both meaningful and meaningless data. Faith often helps us see connections where others might see only chaos.
Now, the concept of being touched by the intangible – that’s hitting on something profound about human experience. It’s like what philosopher Martin Heidegger meant when he talked about “Being-in-the-world.” We’re not just observers of reality; we’re intimately, inexplicably part of it.
And that transformational power of recognition? It’s not just about changing our minds. It’s like what psychologist James Hillman called “soul-making.” Our beliefs and recognitions shape not just our thoughts, but our very selves.
So what does all this mean? Well, maybe it’s about understanding faith not as blind belief, but as a kind of openness to possibilities beyond our current understanding. It’s about recognizing that there’s more to the world than what we can measure or prove.
Remember, every time you exercise faith, you’re not just accepting something – you’re actively engaging with the mystery of existence. As Einstein said, “The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.”
So next time you find yourself at the edge of the known, take a breath. Let faith be your compass. Because in the end, isn’t that what makes life an adventure? This constant dance between what we know and what we believe, this ongoing exploration of the vast, mysterious universe – both outside and inside ourselves.