It is much deeper and more subtle than just a set of rules that someone considers mandatory.

When I think about my faith, I understand that it lives in my small actions and thoughts that no one sees. Faith is not something that can be shown to everyone around, like a medal or a certificate. It is what remains inside when no one is looking. In those moments when it is difficult for me, and there is no strength to pretend that everything is perfect - that is where true faith manifests itself. 😊

It seems to me that many people are focused on the external signs of their spirituality: fasts, services, rituals. And this is normal, they help navigate and support. But the true power of faith is in simplicity. In the ability to forgive, not hold grudges, see the light where it seems that there is none. This is when there is peace and love inside you, and you do not depend on how many times a week you go to church.

I often ask myself: how much does my faith influence my actions? How does it help me to be better, more tolerant, kinder? Sometimes it seems that faith is not about religion as such, but about the attitude to the world and to the people around you. About the ability to not be afraid to be vulnerable, to trust and move forward, despite fears.

And here's what I realized: true faith is a constant choice. Choosing light and kindness, even when there is darkness and disappointment around. It does not require loud words or strict boundaries, but requires honesty with yourself.

Now I am learning to hear the voice of the heart and trust it more than rules and patterns. Faith for me is not an obligation, but a joy that appears in small moments of life. In the way I smile at a passerby, how I help without words, how I simply accept myself with my mistakes and weaknesses.

Do you think faith can be more than just an external show? Maybe it is what helps us to be real, no matter what? 🌟

Masha