Is there a supernatural element to life?

In a discussion about Charles Dickens's work, it was mentioned that "The Battle of Life" is unique among his Christmas books as it lacks any supernatural elements. Emily Bell notes that Dickens was actually disappointed with this book, partially because it didn't include supernatural components, which he valued in his storytelling 1.

This indicates that while some literary works explore the supernatural as a significant theme, this particular story was an exception in Dickens's oeuvre, suggesting that the supernatural element is not universally embraced or deemed necessary for exploring life's complexities.