Today I published a book about prayer. I am honored to write it. Prayer After Prayer
Tag: Prayer
Christmas is about love
Isaiah 9:6For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. I don’t care if the Church (big C) created the Christmas holiday to over shadow the pagan rituals that people where fond of.…… Continue reading Christmas is about love
To my Jewish Friends
I pray with you. Your God and mine is the same Blessed Adonai, Ruler of the universe. May the lesson of the candles resonate with us all. May God bless you and yours.
Prayer
Prayer is a conversation between you and the Divine and it is more than words. It is the connection of your soul to the force that is responsible for all things. You have your own free will to connect or not. I can’t promise you that if you connect with God your life will be…… Continue reading Prayer
Near Miss
Sometimes you just have to be thankful for the near misses in your life. The things you thought you wanted or needed that you didn’t get. After you don’t get what you wished or prayed for you realize you are better without it. Today I’m just thankful for near misses.
What is Zen?
My mom has a zen garden. It is small and adorable. She goes there to pray and just be at peace. What is zen exactly? One definition states, zen : a state of calm attentiveness in which one’s actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. Adulting is hard. Prioritizing and keeping balance is…… Continue reading What is Zen?
Simple is as Simple Does
I am on a personal quest for simple. Everything in life should be simple. I want people in my life to mean what they say, do what the say they will do and say what they mean in simple easy words. No explanations necessary. I want to open a closet or a drawer and not…… Continue reading Simple is as Simple Does
Do you Om…Ommmm?
Prayer and meditation lower blood pressure. Studies find that religious and spiritual people are healthier than those who are not. Prayer is a conversation with the spiritual power greater than the soul. Meditation is a monologue within the soul. Both connect the human with creation and the spiritual realm. It is not about what you…… Continue reading Do you Om…Ommmm?
Luck? No, Thank You.
I believe in human free will and initiative. If you want something to happen make it happen. I hear those who know me asking, “What about prayer? You believe in prayer.” Yes, I do. I believe in thanking God, by whatever name you choose to invoke, for things you need and asking if it is…… Continue reading Luck? No, Thank You.
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 