“Daddy, my daddy, teach me how to
pray.” Jim Reeves’ eloquence in articulating how we often
forget prayer is unmatched. Nobody can really teach you how to, of
course; but you could try to find some way to express love and
gratitude for just being, and having the comfort you do in your life.
Actively thinking like this, changes
the way you behave towards people in your surroundings. You
constantly radiate positivity, thus instigating a similar reaction
from others as well. Remember, prayer need not be ritualistic. You do
not have to put your hands together to pray. Neither do you have to
light candles around a deity. That is only what we have been taught.
What is the point of performing such
rituals and going back to a chaotic world minutes later? How
effective is the act of prayer when you do not mean it with your
heart? The beauty of prayer lies in its ambiguity. You are never
fully sure of what to say and to whom.
Instead of resorting to prayer when you
are in trouble, make it a habit to make mental thanks, even if you
are in a difficult situation. You can be grateful for all the times
that you were not in such a place. Even if you do not believe in
praying, such acuity and constructive outlook can go a long way in
helping you achieve the mindset you need to overcome obstacles.
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