i’m not religious and i’m not doing it, but i think praying also has a psychological aspect that should not be underestimated. you take some dedicated time to reflect on your current problems, what you want in life and the people around you, possibly just before going to sleep so your subconscious can digest everything over night and might give you a different angle.
typing all of that, i realise i should start doing my own form of non-religious praying o_O
I was first thinking meditation as a form of non-religious praying, but that is more clear your mind or be in the moment. It’s not really reflecting which I think is an important part of praying. At least it was for me when I was religious.
Why do you think meditation is not this ? Just like prayer, there isn’t one “proper” way of meditating, you are free to do it just the way you want it.
i’m not religious and i’m not doing it, but i think praying also has a psychological aspect that should not be underestimated. you take some dedicated time to reflect on your current problems, what you want in life and the people around you, possibly just before going to sleep so your subconscious can digest everything over night and might give you a different angle.
typing all of that, i realise i should start doing my own form of non-religious praying o_O
As a former pastor, I you’re pretty close to understanding prayer.
God isn’t Santa and doesn’t grant wishes. Prayer is more about contemplation. It’s seeking courage, strength, and acceptance.
Praying for healing isn’t about literal miracles. It’s about accepting that something is out of your hands.
It’s called sysadmin’s tambourine.
I was first thinking meditation as a form of non-religious praying, but that is more clear your mind or be in the moment. It’s not really reflecting which I think is an important part of praying. At least it was for me when I was religious.
Why do you think meditation is not this ? Just like prayer, there isn’t one “proper” way of meditating, you are free to do it just the way you want it.
Well then, I stand corrected.