[Main Blog Post] A Few Daily Prayers

[jprussell]

I have found it helpful in my own spiritual practice to say regular prayers for a few things I do every day (or most every day). Personally, I find it helpful to find excuses to turn my mind to the spiritual when otherwise going about my business, and these prayers help. As always I welcome feedback, but for this one in particular, I'd love to hear what kind of habitual/regular prayers you say or spiritual practices you engage in, whether monotheistic, polytheistic, or otherwise.

Comments

[thinking_turtle]

That's funny, because I tried holding my breath only after you suggested it. Looks like you were talking about the Solar Plexus exercise instead!

Holding between breathing adds two additional phases to the exercise. During the holding phases I visualize my need for others and others need for me. It lays a constructive basis for my day.

The Way of the Golden Section says to "hold the breath for a little while" and to "leave your lungs empty for a little while" (page 26.)

[jprussell]

Ah, thanks, I hadn't revisited that recently, so I didn't know I was missing that detail. I like your addition of considering how you need others and how they need you.