"La fe no es una creencia. La fe es lo que queda cuando todas tus creencias se han ido al infierno."

Faith isn’t just about believing in something. It’s what remains when everything you once believed in seems shattered and gone. Imagine you’ve spent years building a beautiful sandcastle. You believe it's going to stand forever. But then a big wave comes and washes it all away. What you’re left with afterwards—that’s faith.

This idea comes from the notion that faith is a deeper, more intrinsic quality than belief. Beliefs can be specific, factual, and often tied to what we think we know about the world. Faith, on the other hand, is more about trust and confidence in something beyond tangible proof. When life throws you curveballs and your structured beliefs crumble, faith is the unshakeable foundation that keeps you going.

Take, for example, Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor. He wrote profoundly about his experiences in his book, "Man's Search for Meaning." Frankl endured unimaginable suffering in concentration camps, where many lost their lives and the beliefs they held about humanity. However, despite being stripped of almost everything, Frankl maintained an unwavering sense of faith. It wasn’t faith in the sense that he believed he’d survive or that the world would be just — it was faith that there was meaning to be found in suffering and that human spirit could prevail even in the darkest times.

So, how do you apply this kind of wisdom in your life? First, recognize that your beliefs are not infallible. They are built on your experiences and knowledge, which can change. Prepare yourself for the day when life challenges those beliefs. When that day comes, don’t see it as the end. Instead, dig deep and find that core of faith within you—the trust that you can endure, adapt, and find meaning despite the chaos.

Let’s get practical. Imagine you’ve been working at a company for years. You’ve always believed that if you work hard and stay loyal, you’ll be rewarded. But then, out of nowhere, you’re laid off. Your belief in job security and company loyalty is blown to pieces. It’s devastating. But here’s where faith kicks in. Even though your belief in the system is gone, your faith in your own abilities, your resilience, and your capacity to start over remains. You don’t have concrete proof that you’ll find a new job quickly or that things will work out — but you have faith that you’ll make it through.

In a more everyday scenario, think about a relationship. You might believe that a good relationship means never fighting. But when that belief is shattered, and you have a big argument, faith is what keeps you together. Faith that love and commitment are about more than just agreeing all the time. It’s about working through the disagreements and coming out stronger on the other side.

So, next time you find yourself standing in the rubble of your blown-to-hell beliefs, don’t despair. Remember, faith is the lifeline that remains, pulling you through to the other side and reminding you that, despite everything, you have the strength to rebuild.