prayer

 

In my experience, prayer opens distinct doorways to the Divine.

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As a spiritual practice or tradition there is a great deal to choose from in the world of prayer.

There are so many forms of prayer and in so many traditions. These are often performed in combination with religious or spiritual ritual.

Also, many activities can become our prayers — become prayerful.

Prayer is many things: an action, a practice, a spiritual connection, a way of life, an attitude, a method and a means, a goal and the journey.

We can be prayerful, we can be filled with prayer, we can be the prayer, we can be in prayer.

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Each prayer has its own unique energy vibration and, in combination with any of the below:

• the one who prays

• the one who is being prayed to

• the one to whom or to what the prayer is for (also for oneself)

• whether said aloud

• or silent internally

• or in a group

• or by yourself

• or close to nature elements (such as fire, water, wind, earth)

• with power spots or power objects

• with music or other sound healing instruments

• with light language or other multidimensional expressions

…creates an alchemic potion that heals all involved back into remembrance.

(Healing)

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Benefits

In general I find that a good and proper prayer practice boosts vitality, spirit, mood, mental clarity and spaciousness.

Outspoken prayers and chanting can be mesmerisingly meditative, highly elevating and consciousness shifting.

Powerful prayers can break through blocks and negative energy.

Divine combinations of prayer, mudra and yantra can change karmas.

Prayer is a great tool for relaxation in daily life in silent self-practice or soft chanting and clears, discharges and recharges the auric field.

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Form

To pray known prayers in any spiritual tradition well or accurately, you might need to know the words, the pronunciation or the form.

I believe though that much can be accomplished with the passion and heart behind the prayer — the presence and willingness to speak from the heart and focus the desire to open up to higher vibratory spiritual energy for good intent in any language that you know.

You have probably heard the expression:

“To pray is to talk to God and to meditate is to listen to God talking to you.”

There is truth in this in my own experience of practice.

It also helps to receive guidance on what prayers are suitable for different situations or for your personal energy and development — either from a teacher’s experience or through being guided by your own intuitive meditations, so you learn the meaning and energetic message of each prayer and the experience it has for your being.

The accuracy of form, pronunciation and meaning or understanding improves the experience and the results, but I believe cannot substitute for lack of heart, genuineness or good intent.

Of course, if we feel we lack these then practising prayer can also help us develop more heart, genuineness and good intent. It works in all ways.

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The call to prayer

If you are not a natural with prayer, then with practice the art forms of each prayer reveal themselves to you and guide you into a deeper understanding of the what, how and why of prayer.

You might begin by praying and calling on the Divine assistance.

But then, gradually, when prayer calls, it is you who answers.

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Each prayer is an energy medicine.

Prayer can heal a variety of afflictions that ail the human condition and the bodies.

Though many pray for the comfort and reassurance it brings, or pray when comfort and reassurance is needed, prayer has a lot more to offer.

It can and does open doorways to healing, intuition, insight, intelligence and multidimensionality.

If you overdose, or if it is not the right medicine to begin with, it can in rare occasions cause effects that one does not wish for. This reminds us of the power of prayer and the very real benefits there are to be enjoyed wholeheartedly by the one who prays.

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Mantra

Mantra is one form of prayer in the Eastern spiritual traditions.

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Related scrolls:

Mantra

Mudra