Comments on: Opening up About Losing Faith

By: What’s your one true thing? | My Faith Project

What’s your one true thing? | My Faith Project — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:51:54 +0000

[...] not just one true thing! But I do believe it helps to have one personal truth that keeps me from losing my faith and⎯maybe it doesn’t matter whether it’s about God or meatballs. What’s your one true thing? [...]

By: A Manifesto for Faith | My Faith Project

A Manifesto for Faith | My Faith Project — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:58:17 +0000

[...] the future, I plan to open up about losing my faith but please bear with me. This process may take a while to unfold! Tweet This [...]

By: Jennifer Haupt

Jennifer Haupt — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:43:14 +0000

Particularly in this economy, I think it’s still crucial to dream big and remember that the dream does not equal money.

By: Kara Williams

Kara Williams — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:04:02 +0000

I like this post, but I *really* like what you said in a follow-up comment: faith gives you the power to dream big!

By: MarthaandMe

MarthaandMe — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:07:32 +0000

I think it’s great you’re talking about your own personal quest. Personal quests are never easy (I’m doing one on my blog, so I know how it feels to do it in public!), but I think they are almost always useful. And I find that most people are supportive. Good luck with it!

By: Kerry Dexter

Kerry Dexter — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Jennifer,
There’s a song Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem have recorded called Closer — about getting closer to understanding faith — with the conclusion ‘looking up and wondering is where I’m supposed to be…’ You might like it, it’s on their record called Gambling Eden. Also a a song called Own Road to Heaven on that same album which talks about similar idea. Their work doesn’t focus on faith but takes in faitha s part of life, with a lot of questions.

By: Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:29:58 +0000

I love your definition of faith on your blog, Jen: “Faith is daring to do something ⎯ daring to believe ⎯ regardless of the consequences.”
Over 2 years ago, we took a leap of faith and began a whole new life we’ve always dreamed of living. Now we’re living the consequences, most good – but with the economy the way it is, some not so good. Still, I think I have the faith that things will turn about soon, isn’t that what keeps us from staying in bed all day? I think it is for me.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:25:13 +0000

For me, faith is a visceral presence. I know it is near when the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end, or goosebumps erupt down my spine, or when I cry over a silly WalMart commercial that touches a profound truth in my life. I experience faith as an actual encounter with something that is absolutely true and authentic, seen or unseen.

By: Jennifer Margulis

Jennifer Margulis — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:22:31 +0000

I appreciate your honesty in this post, Jennifer. I have never had conventional faith in the white bearded god but I am trying to have faith of some kind. I guess it’s faith in goodness and kindness… It helps to read about your struggles.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:22:44 +0000

Thank you Jennifer for expressing such vulnerability. If I understand you correctly, I too find myself in this very same position of some days asking “what is this for, what is the point?” and really, not with a depressive mood, but coming from years of trying so hard and running in to tragic events that have taken most of my spirit to overcome or, at best, to ride the wave. I only know for sure that I can self-generate hope and faith by doing, then acknowledging that I “did that” and then building on that lift and doing more. I don’t always have the spirit energy on some days and say to my family, “I’m gonna run from this house screaming!” …it’s a bit of a joke with sincere undertones. (My 12 yr old daughter left me a note one day as she left for school, “I hope your here when I get back, ha! I love you!.”) The days I feel a revival of focus and energy are my stepping stones.
Chronic illness and tragic loss can stop a person in their tracks; they are my nemesis. Then I have a day, like yesterday, where someone such as yourself, contacts me out of the clear blue sky and leads be a bit further towards my desire to publish freelance articles. Events such of this one, reaffirm to me that I don’t have to be in control; I just need to ask the universe for what I desire most and then wait hopefully, patiently. If I choose to believe, and lean on what I know for sure, then shelter will find me and I will survive.
Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your life. I look forward to getting to know you better. I find you inspiring! CHEERS!
V