In most bookshops the section for Philosophy and the section for Religion are not far apart from each other. That is very convenient for me, because I like looking for interesting new books on both subjects.

In my mind philosophy and religion complement and correct each other.

In my philosophical mindset I always try to be like a Socrates. In his time Socrates was critical and always questioned everything and everybody in order to come closer to the truth.

In my religious mindset, on the other hand, I try to be more like a chameleon. I follow the ideas of others with patience, trying to blend in and find out what I can swallow.

My philosophical mindset is like a comfort zone. As long as I question everything and everybody, I cannot go very wrong.

In my religious mindset I have to rely on personal experience and trust. This trust is the benefit of the doubt and I try to be as generous as possible with it.

Here the gamma symbol is also a safe compass I can rely on.

So I read books and listen to talks of philosophers and spiritual teachers alike.

The Socrates and the chameleon in me are always open for new ideas.