Prayer is the Asking, Meditation is the Answering

I am re-reading a wonderful book that I haven't picked up in 14 years, and I'll share more of it with you when I'm done-but this little jewel of any idea came from it. You certainly don't have to belong to an organized religion to pray. For me, that's what Ritual is, my way of sending my wishes, desires, dreams and hopes to the Universe-asking for what I want.

Some of my recent reading material has repeatedly mentioned meditation, which is something I've been working hard on improving my skill for. I was relieved to know I wasn't the only one who has a difficult time with it! But, I hadn't thought of it in quite this way before-apparently I've made some big strides in my Spiritual Development since the first time I read this book. This idea didn't stick with me 14 years ago, but it hit home in a big way when I read it this time! (More)

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