Confidence and Religion

I am not a religious person whereas many of my friends, family and colleagues have a faith of one flavour or another.

However, I do find myself attending church for one reason or another and today I joined my wife at her church as the current minister is moving on (and there was a free lunch on offer as well!) 

I have always admired and slightly envied people who can use their religion as a support to give them faith in the face of problems, crises and setbacks.

There is also much to admire in the notion of treating others in the way you would wish to be treated yourself which is a feature of many religions.

But, is it possible to use the same mental tools used by those of faith; A belief that all will be well even when one doesn't believe in any Deity. Even the most religiously observant don't actually see any benefit at the time other than increased calm and assurance that all will be well.

Well, anything is worth a try. I'll give it a go

Cheers