(Madisyn Taylor)
If prayer is an intention that we announce to the universe in order to create a desired outcome, then our every thought is a prayer. This includes thoughts of worry as well as of hope. All thoughts are subtle creative energy. Some thoughts are more focused or repeated more often, gathering strength. Some are written down or spoken, giving them even greater power. Every thought we have is part of a process whereby we co-create our experience and our reality with the universe. When we use our creative energy unconsciously, we create what is commonly known as a self-fulfilling prophecy … lending our energy to the creation of something we don't want.
The good news is that we can re-train our minds and thoughts to focus our energy on what we do desire to bring into our lives. Since most worry is repetitive, it will take more than one positive thought to counteract the energy we've created. The simplest antidote to worry is affirmations. When we hold these positive thoughts, repeat them often, speak them and write them and refer to them throughout our day, we are using focused energy to create positive results.
A lot of times we have concerned loved ones that worry about us. When this happens, they are also sending out a worry prayer to the world. A loving conversation letting them know what is happening is the easiest solution. Also, ask them to send you positive affirmations rather than worry about you. After all, worry doesn't do them any good either.
My Thoughts:
The power of positivity is world known, yet there are times that no matter how optimistic there is not going to be any acceptable solutions, or even any real hope for the situation in hand.
As hard as it sounds, I suppose there is some merit in the an old adage that the end would be a blessing all round, in as much as the person in question would no longer be suffering and the people around them would be spared having to bear witness to their intolerable situation.
We never want to lose those close to us, and as such most of us would do anything in our power to keep them just a little longer, especially when the end is so close … however, as much as we cannot even begin to consider life continuing without them sometimes the life they are left with is no way they would want to live, and if we are honest we know that.
Regardless of religious beliefs, this time of the seasons should be one of fun and laughter and making memories we will cherish and smile about. I have too many friends that are going through just this at the moment. So, in keeping with the sentiments of the passages above … I wish for them a positive outcome, whatever it may be.