Finding Faith and Wonder Again: Timeless Reflections from “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus”

A single question from 1897 still echoes today: is there good in the world we can trust, even when we can’t see it? We return to Virginia O’Hanlon’s famous letter and the New York Sun’s enduring reply to explore how belief, wonder, and generosity shape a steadier, kinder life—far beyond the holiday season. We share the story’s roots and then move inward, tracing how faith shows up not as certainty, but as a quiet trust in love, connection, and the unseen support that meets us where we are.

You’ll hear how growing up often trades imagination for control—and how that trade can quietly drain joy. We offer a different lens: faith as a gentle trust fall, a way to loosen our grip on outcomes without ignoring reality. Through personal reflection, we talk about the moments when logic ran out and a softer courage carried us forward. From there, we explore the communal side of belief—the “Santa spirit” as a living current of generosity, the kind of everyday kindness that makes the invisible visible. These aren’t grand gestures; they’re small acts that travel far, reminding us we are held and we can hold others too.

Along the way, we pose simple, grounding questions to help you rekindle wonder: where have you stopped believing, and what would it feel like to believe again? What kindness recently restored your faith? If you’re ready for a slower breath and a steadier heart, this conversation offers practical ways to embody hope all year—turning symbols into practices and nostalgia into nourishment. For a deeper pause, don’t miss our gentle guided meditation companion that can be heard anytime.

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Chapters

• 0:01 Holiday Series And Meditations
• 1:18 The Story Of Virginia’s Letter
• 2:42 What Faith Really Asks Of Us
• 4:21 A Personal Portrait Of Trust
• 6:14 Becoming Vessels Of Hope
• 8:20 Questions To Rekindle Belief
• 10:04 Closing Blessings And Timeless Reminders