What Is Faith?

Faith is life itself. It is devotion. It is love.

To have faith means to place your trust fully—into the hands of the Divine, the Supreme Energy, God, or whatever you believe in. It is the deep surrender where one says, “I do not exist—only You. I am here to serve You.”

But this service does not come from a desire for recognition or praise. It is born from unconditional love. From realizing that our very essence is love. From knowing that all beings are connected, part of the same source. And when we live in that awareness, our only true purpose becomes giving, serving, and loving—simply because we are love.

This inner state brings us the greatest joy. And more than that—it carries the power to ignite systemic change on our planet. When we truly understand our interconnectedness—with each other, with nature, with all life—we begin to move beyond ego and profit, toward compassion and purpose.

If just 3% of the world’s population embodied this mindset, a global shift would be inevitable. But we’re not there yet. So, how do we get there? How do we shift human consciousness from self-centeredness to selfless service?

Sveta Banerjee at 1st Faith and Impact Forum (21 May, 2025), Rome, Italy

We need a bridge. And that bridge always begins with ourselves. Faith is not static—it evolves. Every soul on this planet is on a journey toward unconditional love. Only when we awaken it within, by discovering our true purpose, nurturing our inner light, and embracing the divine within—can we share it with others.

Systemic change starts with inner transformation. Each of us holds a unique light and a personal connection to the Divine. When we dare to live from that place, we become the change.

As Andreas Dudas beautifully said at the forum: “Just dare to be yourself.” And once your heart is full of love—share the light of love.

With gratitude from Rome.

By: Sveta Banerjee,

Founder & CEO

Impact Investing Solutions