The correlation and causation continuum works like this: Something “works” in our spiritual walk, we attach ritual to it and create a new legalism for ourselves. Correlation isn’t causation, so we must be careful not to put faith in a process or formula. Every thought is based on a memory or an imagination with some connection to what you’ve heard or experienced, so in our mind we link and draw conclusions. Feeling truly secure is when we are in harmony with God’s never-changing character, and developing ability to flow with every moment.