I sometimes find myself wishing that the English language had more words for prayer.
Like how the indigenous people of Alaska*** are said to have “50 words for snow,” I wish we had other ways to say “pray.” Words that were matched perfectly for each situation.
I find myself sending thoughts far and wide for these everyday prayers:
Doesn’t it seem like some of these could use their own word to describe the kind of prayer that is going out?
Barbara Karnes spoke beautifully on our podcast in March about the power of sending thoughts/energy/prayer to a loved one who is far away. She described it so movingly, and I remember listening to her talk and appreciating how she made this act so simple and human. She spoke in a way that made sense out of what could seem too “woo woo” to some or too “religious” for others.
It’s fascinating that research backs up the power of prayer. “Most recently, data collected by the Positive Emotions and Psychology Lab at UNC Chapel Hill found that prayer, meditation, exercising, and self-care create positive emotions.” Not shockingly, this same lab found that, “Social media scrolling and texting had the opposite effect.”
Sending an everyday prayer out for whatever you are going through!
~ Diane
***Although when I read up about it, perhaps this myth is really more like “50 ways to describe snow…”
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Diane–You aren’t alone: When I see a dead animal on the road, I say, “Bless its spirit.” I’m glad you mentioned that you have your own response. I’d never spoken of my little ritual to anyone, before this. Carol Sanford