So did we say a prayer today ?

For who ? For ourselves. Did we do something, some ritual that affirmed our faith today ? In what ? In ourselves. Our ability to connect with our inner selves. For if we do not, who is this person that is working, loving, talking etc. It’s certainly not you.


It’s an everyday search for me. For that something that can put me in touch with myself. My connection to consciousness. My connection to loving nature.
Of course many people have faith. Which is a wonderful ability. I don’t have blind faith. I am more of a searcher. Questioner. Good, bad ? I don’t know. No value judgements on any faith or the question of faith. Or on myself.
Some people do it with meditation first thing in the morning. I have never been able to do that. I have to connect to something, however small, however little, to loose my sense of individuality. That’s the daily struggle. Against my own exaggarated sense of myself. I am so used to it. I have relied on it for so many years. So tough to let go now. Not that I have never questioned it before. But now, it is really important for me to be truly ‘active’ rather than ‘reactive’, which is what I have done most of my life. And how do I know what that ‘true’ action is ? Unless I am constantly in touch with something larger, more immense, more universal than myself ?
Yes I know. By letting go. By allowing yourself not to be addicted to the result of your action. By allowing chaos to invade your life. Yes, I agree. All of that. I do allow chaos to prevade in my life. I am impeteous (spelling). But then the individual in me fights back hard.
It’s an everyday battle. This battle to let go of one’s addiction to one’s sense of individuality.
Yet, the smallest of things can provoke the sensing of my flowing into something much much larger. Something infinite.
This morning it was my 5 year old daughter waking me up with a loud ‘Peekaboo’ and the tinkling of an early morning laugh.
Sometimes it;s just getting up early enough to watch the first shades of dark blue brush across the sky. Something deeply stirring about that.
Sometimes it’s unexpected gestures of affection that were not sought. Or given so instinctually that you were not aware of them.
Sometimes, it’s writing a poem. But only if the words are coming from somewhere else. As if something is flowing through you, a river of emotion you can physically feel that flows through your being.
But it is always so unexpected. So much that I am constantly aware now. My senses hightened. Waiting for that unexpected moment.
When something deeper will reach out and engulf me, and give my life, and all my actions, however small, a deeper and all encompassing context. On a daily basis.
So say a prayer for me. And for yourself.
Shekhar

2,085 thoughts on “So did we say a prayer today ?

  1. forgiveness Friday…then the spirit came to travel and spread its wonder of truth and peace
    om shanti shanti shanti

  2. …for Anjalee and her friend, ease of transition, peacefulness in their choices and leaving a pathway for respect of individual rights

  3. ON THIS DAY…
    April 9 is the 99th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar
    1953 – Warner Brothers premieres the first 3-D film, entitled House of Wax
    1967 – The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) takes its maiden flight.
    1948 – Jaya Bachchan, Indian actress (birthday)
    Rememberance of the Dead – Armenian Apostolic Church
    Bahá’í Faith – Feast of Jalál (Glory) – First day of the second month of the Bahá’í Calendar.
    Day of National Unity- (???????? ?????????? ???), an annual public holiday in Georgia.

  4. This Name stokes the fires of passion in my heart and soul. The letters give me the power to maintain sincerity, devotion, and correct consciousness in my prayers, meditations, and spiritual connections.
    ~from the 72 names of God, Kabbalah

  5. …for Dick, Andrea, Robert, Devin and all the other family and friends of Judy, may comfort and healing find its way to the hearts of those in need
    om shanti shanti shanti

  6. Sending you all loving healing prayers for peace and harmony.
    May the Angels of support and comfort surround you and your family and friends…and may solutions to your difficulties come your way soon.
    Blessings be to all of thee,

  7. I evoke the memories of loved ones who have passed on. I see them surrounded with the Light of this Name. I meditate to elevate their souls to ever higher levels in the spiritual worlds. I am open to receive their guidance and support.
    72 names, Kabbalah

  8. “I ignite the Light of the Messiah within myself, within others, and throughout the planet. The concept of heaven on earth becomes conceivable and achievable.”
    Kabbalah

  9. peace and harmony to all mothers, in loving kindness and deep appreciation
    namaste
    Cinda

  10. 1. Embrace the chaos. Know that it is a blessing designed to lead you to the good. Trust that the Light will take care of you. Have your mantra be, This too is for the good.
    2. Look within and take responsibility for being the cause of the chaos. Figure out what you did in this lifetime to bring it about. If you can’t identify the cause, understand that the universe is perfect, and the chaos must be coming from a previous incarnation. Welcome the opportunity to cleanse it.
    Kabbalah

  11. …for Clare and Jane and the rest of the family in need of support and positive energies

  12. It’s the importance we place on things which determines the rest. If you feel things are not going for the best, ask yourself where your priorities are. If you really want to change, to evolve, you must first boost your spirit and give priority to the light within.
    ~Amerindian Astrology

  13. for the family and friends of Jordan Manners, who was shot and died…may they have comfort and healing.
    May Jordan’s spirit soar with the angels

  14. in spirit of all who is…to share and just be…may the flow of peacefulness reach those who are in need

  15. …to the opening of the “Peace Wall” in Richmond Hill, Ontario
    may the intention spread across the world for healing the hearts and minds of those in need

  16. …to that which gives us full and complete view of mindfulness in thought and effort

  17. “With this Name as my compass, the path toward my spiritual home is illuminated. I regain my bearings. With every step I take and with each moment that passes, I feel comfort, confidence and a stronger sense of direction.”
    ~Kabbalah

  18. …for Babalu and her family, peace of mind, steady employment to live comfortably and time needed to reach her main goal in life

  19. …to the free spirited flow of music, song, dance and the arts in so many endless forms and expressions…luminato…celebrate the wonder and mystery of connectedness in the vibes of the sounds

  20. ” Make an affirmation that whatever brings passion, enthusiasm, and inspiration to you is on its way. Say it often: It is on its way, it will arrive on time, and it will arrive in greater amounts than I imagined. Then look for even the tiniest clue that will help you be a vibrational match with your affirmation. You’ll get what you think about, whether you want it or not!”
    ~Wayne Dyer

  21. Happy Father’s Day…to all those who are dedicated to the well being of children who are in their care.
    Happy Father’s Day Shekhar!
    Blessing be…
    Cinda

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