The Power of Prayer

Here in Bali, there is a strong Hindu tradition, although the majority of islands are mainly Muslim. Every day you see the offerings people, place and say a prayer to the gods in their homes, in the temples and out on the streets. This is what makes spending time in Ubud so special, it changes the energy.

A prayer can be a conversation with God or with your higher self whatever you wish to call this.  We can pray to our guides or Angels for help or to our ancestors.  – In times of need, we remember to pray, in our, everyday lives we often forget.

Prayer is an everyday occurrence in Ubud, you see people praying and making offerings to the Gods all the time here. It has become a personal reminder for me to go inside and pray not just for myself, but for my family, friends and the world in general. As a whole we are going through times of rapid changes on many levels, I feel you can gain clarity and strength through prayer/and or meditation.

A connection with our higher self or god we may believe in. It doesn’t necessarily need to be connected to religion though. It can be a conversation with your higher self.  Expressing gratitude, asking for help, or silently creating a space within for contemplation. It’s a powerful act that creates more harmony in your life. 

Remember to go inside and take a few minutes to be grateful for all we have. We can ask for guidance, forgiveness and gratitude.  It can help us to lead a life with more compassion and empathy for others, including ourselves.

Meditation could be called a prayer, as we are connecting with our higher self and going within. I enjoy using my Mala beads and saying a mantra, it’s a quick and simple way to connect and you can do it anywhere. Wherever you are, you can do this in your head, sitting on a bus, waiting for something. Great for when you feel impatient, just say a mantra and time will fly by and you will create stillness within.

Wearing a is a reminder to stay present and not get wrapped up in the drama of life’s little episodes that in the scheme of things don’t really matter. By slowing down your inner mindless chatter you create more peace and harmony in the mind, body and soul.  If you don’t like to pray, just listen to a mantra on I love this one below, you can feel the peace and harmony through the music which in turn calms the mind.

Ajai Alai | Mantra for Being In Your Power & to Develop Radiant Body

Go within or go without? I know where I am happiest.

Blessings