In essence mindfulness and prayer fulfill the same purpose for a different perspective. In prayer we recognize that there is something for which we need help beyond our rational/ego mind thoughts and feelings. We seek the guidance and help of the Creator Being of our belief systems by whatever name we call them to help us and guide us.
In mindfulness also recognize the same situation. The only difference being that we recognize that the Essence of that Being does not exist only outside of ourselves but within us. That the answer to our prayer or request come from aligning to our inner guidance and taking responsibility for acting from a place of oneness and unity. Through faith and trust with that connection we have the knowing we can do what is needed to move forward in the highest possible way without fear of failure.
The ‘key’ in both is recognizing that we are not victims unless we choose to be victims. It is taking responsibility for the choices we made in the past which have lead to this point in our lives, and to take responsibility for the choices we make in the future. In both we are stopping before we repeat old patterns and asking for help so that we move in alignment with the highest possible choice and outcome for all.
Remember that ALL life is One. Whether you are calling on God, Allah, Creator Source, or and Angel. They and you are all One in Essence, and they only want to help you. Prayer, does not mean that you don’t have any responsibility to make changes in your actions and thoughts so that you don’t fall back into old patterns. It means you are asking for strength and support to help you to take the right actions, speak the right words and have the right thoughts that align to the greater good for you and everyone.
The same is true in mindfulness. You are taking responsibility to stop before you repeat that old pattern. You are asking your Higher Self and/or guides to help you to make the right choice and take the right action for the highest good of all. Again, a KEY is that you always ask that these things be done for the ‘highest good of all’. In asking for this you are being mindful that all life is ONE and that what you do unto another you are doing unto a part of yourself and the Source of All Life.
Karma comes from doing something to harm another part of creation in some manner. It is balancing energy. Through prayer and mindfulness we not only realign to our higher self or Creator we also take responsibility for not creating more karma in our lives.
In this process of understanding I was guided to a small booklet of 4 pages that i understand ones sometimes share in addiction programs. It reminds the reader that when they feel weak to temptation that they pray for help and guidance. That even after they say that prayer that whenever they feel weak or alone that they concentrate upon the name of the Creator and seek support, even unto being in a state of constant prayer if needed.
This reminded me of a spiritual friend and teacher who has now passed. One day when a group was sitting down to take a meal together, one noticed that he did not pray before eating. When asked why he said,”My life is my prayer.” In other words he was in constant communion and alignment with his Higher Self and the Creator so that he would hear the guidance and the higher energy flowed through him to bless not just his food, but the space and others within that space around him.
This was shared that we can understand that whether your beliefs focus from mindfulness or prayer they are in essence the same, just differing perspectives. The core being that we align ourselves to the higher aspect of our Being that is the Essence of the Creator. You may know this is within or belief it is without and whichever perspective you hold is right for you at this point in your life. The key is to become aware that we need to move from automatic reaction to life around us and begin to focus upon living from conscious action for our highest good and the highest good of all.
It is hoped that this helps for ones who might not quite understand when in a message the word mindfulness is used or might not understand when prayer is used that they are not so different. Most misunderstandings are simply a matter of differing perspectives.
Oracle of Divine Grace 