Learning that we all believe in one force, yet a force that is represented with different entities and faith demonstrated through various traditions and practices, I have learned to reconcile these differences by just believing in a force, without any subsistence to religious names and labels and traditions.
As what I have discussed earlier, what used to be my religion was the belief I was exposed to since birth. However, as I grew up and became exposed to different forms of religions and beliefs in my society, I have learned to adapt to the diversity of religious philosophies extant by creating my personal philosophy. This personal philosophy is one that believes in a 'general force,' which is formless and not bound with the traditional practices. This force enables me to confide with an entity without any fear or limitations on what I can say or ask of it. It has the ability to make me feel better and relieved, giving me the feeling of clarity when I am experiencing trouble, confusion, or frustration in life.
I am receptive to the interpretation that my religion is actually based on a psychological state, which Jung, as quoted by Streng, characterized religion as "a relationship to the highest or strongest value...the...
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