We live in a three-dimensional world -- we move up/down, forward/backward, and side/to side. When we add time, our total existence is in four dimensions. That's it. We can't be anywhere else! It is in these four dimensions that we work and play. It is in these dimensions that we deal with life and work with their challenges. We act in response to life's needs and demands. We make decisions and we make plans. We enjoy it and we are unhappy about it.
Is there more? YES! For those of us who believe in a force outside of ourselves, we have faith. Faith is about trust or confidence in someone or some thing. Faith is not only believing that someone can, but that they will. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Faith is expecting the sun to rise again tomorrow because it happened yesterday. Faith is thus the fifth dimension in which all of us can live.
It is with faith that we can overcome fear. Faith allows us to withstand times of challenge and difficulty. Faith in a greater future guides us to new heights. Have you been in the presence of someone with a strong faith? Those individuals tend to be calmer under pressure, less agitated when confronted, and more composed when challenged by life. Those entrepreneurs with a strong faith about themselves tend to take greater risks in innovative ideas. Living can be difficult, yet a person of faith tends to weather the difficulties better -- believing tomorrow will be a better day.
It's a new year and I will focus on living fully in all five dimensions -- especially by faith. That will be my New Year's resolution. By the way, I have faith that 2012 will be an awesome year!
© Baldwin H. Tom CMC
www.tbgroupconsultants.com
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