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How about trying different postures in prayer today?

Maybe try a few of these, if you'd like to and are able to, or anything else you can think of...

Sit, stand, kneel, hands together, arms outstretched - up or sideways, hands cupped as if to hold or receive something, hands open as if to give, lie down, bare feet to feel creation under you, in front of a candle or icon or other object, different prayers in different places around the house, or the same prayer in different postures, make the sign of the cross on yourself (by touching your forehead, chest, and both shoulders in turn), eyes closed, eyes open....   ...say prayers in your head, out loud in a whisper or a loud voice, or by singing...

...how do different prayers feel in different postures and said in different ways? Are there certain postures that 'help' better than others for you? ….do you prefer different postures for different 'types' of prayer - thanksgiving, praise, confession, etc...?



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