To see through the illusion of duality, remember that fear and darkness have no substance in themselves, for they do not indicate the presence of a second universal force, but are only names given to the one Light unperceived.
Saying a prayer can be as simple as thinking positive thoughts about someone__t__ not an act that needs to be tied to any particular religion or system of beliefs. I can say a prayer just by saying __ wish you peace_ after someone becomes angry with me for something trivial; I can say a prayer for the woman who is always cheerful (or gloomy) at the store where I shop by thinking __ wish you all the best in life__ood health, good relationships, and all of your true needs fulfilled._ Of course, if you want to pray to God in the form in which you conceive of God, that__ fine, too__nd your prayer will not be wasted. Think about it. Is the world a better place when you walk away from someone either forgetting them immediately or thinking negative thoughts about them? This world of ours can use all the positive thoughts we can contribute to it, and our simple and heartfelt prayers are some of the most positive thoughts we can create and share. And they affect us as much as, if not more than, they affect the objects of our prayers.
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Saying a prayer can be as simple as thinking positive thoughts about someone__t__ not an act that needs to be tied to any particular religion or system of beliefs. I can say a prayer just by saying __ wish you peace_ after someone becomes angry with me for something trivial; I can say a prayer for the woman who is always cheerful (or gloomy) at the store where I shop by thinking __ wish you all the best in life__ood health, good relationships, and all of your true needs fulfilled._ Of course, if you want to pray to God in the form in which you conceive of God, that__ fine, too__nd your prayer will not be wasted. Think about it. Is the world a better place when you walk away from someone either forgetting them immediately or thinking negative thoughts about them? This world of ours can use all the positive thoughts we can contribute to it, and our simple and heartfelt prayers are some of the most positive thoughts we can create and share. And they affect us as much as, if not more than, they affect the objects of our prayers.
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