Surrounded by Symbols

In life we are surrounded by symbols.  Some psychologists have even said that the ability to think symbolically is one of the most important things that separate us from animals and make us truly human.

We are equipped with the ability to simplify complicated subjects into single words, gestures and images. Many symbols even have a strong emotional value for us, the flag of our country, for example. Symbols bring out our feelings about our faith. Religious symbols are a way to unite...