Jeff Russell

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

And thanks for sharing that prayer, it is certainly lovely. Also, agreed on the classification scheme often falling short, but to be fair, the authors acknowledge that as well, and that was one of the reason they tried to define the archetype of the person praying, rather than the archetype of prayer - some folks were clearly regularly experiencing ecstatic states and that was the core of their religious experience, others cultivate a contemplative life, and so forth. But, even here, the distinctions break down, especially with the most outstanding saints, mystics, and others most strongly given over to religion.

Still, as a rough and ready guide for thinking about "what is this prayer doing?" not bad.