Life Without ‘F’

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I had one of those quiet moments yesterday while reading that turned into a little spark of laughter and reflection. It’s funny how truth often hides behind the simplest thoughts. This one made me smile… and think.

I was reading Charles Dyer’s The Power of Personal Integrity when this funny yet strangely profound thought crossed my mind, and I couldn’t resist sharing it.

Life without an ‘F’ is a lie.

Go ahead and spell it out; you’ll see what I mean 😄

But truly, life without the F’s is a lie.

Think about Faith, the core of our existence, and fear, two sides of the same coin. Faith steadies you when life shakes you. Fear humbles you and drives you closer to God—not in terror, but reverence, the kind that reminds you who He is and who you are before Him. Sometimes, what you call fear is simply faith waiting to grow wings. We all have faith—it is what keeps the world going, what steadies us through the unseen and the unknown.

Then there’s family and friends, the constants of our existence. The ones who test your patience, stretch your love, and remind you what grace looks like. Without them, life might be quieter, maybe simpler, but emptier too. It makes sense why we were created insufficient in ourselves—why we need relationships, core and meaningful ones, to thrive valiantly.

Let’s talk finance, the F we love to chase. Life without it teaches contentment but also reveals the limits of good intentions. You can’t pay for passion with purpose alone. Without money, there’s a limit to how far you can go and how much you can express.

And of course, fitness, because what’s life without the energy to live it? The body might be temporary, but taking care of it honors the One who gave it. Beyond burning calories or counting steps, fitness is about stewardship. When you nurture your body, you are strengthening your capacity to serve, create, love, and live fully. A healthy body gives space for a vibrant mind and a more attentive spirit.

Then there’s fantasy, those little daydreams that keep hope alive—the visions that make your reality bearable and your future desirable.

And yes, fights, not the destructive kind, but the necessary struggles that shape strength and build character. Without resistance, muscles don’t grow, physically or spiritually. Without a push, nothing moves forward. Those fights are the pushes and drives that make us better individuals.

Don’t forget fun, those moments of laughter, joy, and lightness that make the weight of living a little easier to carry. They remind us that living isn't merely about enduring, but enjoying. Even God, the Bible teaches, delights in joy.

And freedom, the sweet privilege of living fully, making choices, and walking boldly in truth. Freedom is not just the absence of restraint; it’s the presence of peace.

Also, our flaws and failures—those humbling reminders that we’re human, still growing, still learning.

When you think about it, life without the F’s really is a lie,

because the very things that make it messy also make it meaningful. The seemingly little things, like the ‘f’, are what make life beautiful and worth living. A life with the f’s is bound to flourish.

I am Dami the Builder—and this is my story. 🌳🤍