Terry Tempest WilliamsFaith is not about finding meaning in the world, there may be no such thing -- faith is the belief in our capacity to create meaningful lives.
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When Ken Wilber said, “Faith is not about finding meaning in the world, there may be no such thing -- faith is the belief in our capacity to create meaningful lives,” he was highlighting the fact that meaning is always in our hands. It’s all up to us. When we believe in ourselves and our ability, we can create whatever meaning we want.
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