Why Faith Is More Practical Than You Think

The other day, someone asked me, “Do you believe in God?”

I smiled and said, “I don’t know—it depends on what you mean by God. But I do believe in having faith.”

I didn’t think much of it at the time, but later that evening, as I sat gazing at the sky, the conversation resurfaced in my mind. And before I knew it, I found myself reflecting on the nature of faith.

Faith is an interesting thing—it sits right at the intersection of rationality and irrationality.

Anything you place your faith in can be questioned. A rational mind can argue for or against it, dissect it, and demand proof. Yet, in the absence of faith, something else takes over—fear, doubt, and anxiousness.

So, while faith may not be purely logical, it is deeply practical.

Perhaps this is why Albert Einstein is quoted as saying,

“The most important question a person can ask is, ‘Is the Universe a friendly place?’”

It’s not a question of fact—it’s a question of faith. Because there’s no way to prove it either way. But what we believe about the nature of life shapes the way we experience it.

For example, if you believe the Universe is friendly, you may not have any rational proof to justify it. But this belief helps you focus on what is within your control, rather than constantly fearing what is beyond it. You move forward with clarity and presence, trusting that you’ll navigate whatever comes your way.

Without faith, we get caught in endless worry, trying to prepare for every possible outcome. With faith, we find steadiness—not because we have certainty, but because we no longer need it to move forward.

Recently, a client told me, “Nothing is working in my favor.” I noticed how anxious she was, and how that anxiousness stopped her from showing up at her best. The more things went wrong, the more invested she became in her belief that life was unfair.

To help her break out of this cycle, I asked,
“In the midst of this difficult phase, what is something you can trust or place your faith in?”

After a pause, she said, “There must be some divine plan. I believe that, in the end, everything is happening for my good.”

Now, could she prove this? No. Could someone argue against it? Absolutely.

But that wasn’t the point. Holding onto this faith helped her let go of anxiousness and focus on what was within her control. And in doing so, things started shifting.

Faith, in its essence, isn’t about proving what is true. It’s about choosing what is helpful.

Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that life is uncertain. No matter how much we analyze, prepare, or predict, uncertainty is woven into the very fabric of existence.

And if that’s true, then faith isn’t just a belief—it’s a necessity.

Faith is what allows us to stay afloat in the vast ocean of uncertainty. It’s what keeps us moving forward when we don’t have all the answers. It’s not blind optimism or wishful thinking—it’s an inner knowing that even when we can’t see the whole path, we can still take the next step.

So, if life ever feels overwhelming, maybe the question to ask isn’t,
“How can I make things more certain?”
but rather,
“What can I trust or put my faith in?”

Because in the end, faith isn’t about knowing—it’s about trusting.

And maybe, just maybe, that’s enough.

With warmth,
Arjun

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