Prayer
Marra (2004) explains that “prayer can be a powerful method of reducing self-absorption, increasing meaning, and offering strength and courage in the face of fear.” Even if you do not subscribe to any particular religious faith or do not wish to use the word “prayer,” you can still reap the benefits of prayer by using mindfulness to focus your awareness on your presence in the world. Take a moment to recognize the magnitude of the universe and your place in it. Meditation serves the same function as prayer as far as receiving the benefits of feeling a sense of connectedness to something greater than yourself and feeling centered in the present moment.
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Prayer: improve the moment with prayer, spiritual reflection, or asking a higher power (or the universe, or pure luck, whatever you choose to appeal to) to help you get through this moment of pain. Sometimes this means talking to the void, venting to someone or something you feel is listening to you even when you have no physical person to listen to you. You can also use this as a form of Reality Acknowledgement. This makes you feel better about the situation.
Examples of using Prayer include: Open your heart to a supreme being, a higher power, God or various deities, or your own Wise Mind.
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