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What actually happens during prayer?
Prayer is not about trying to manipulate the Divine for personal gain. It’s a sacred practice that can offer insight into our deepest desires and needs. Let us take an unprecedented approach—when we lift up our hearts in prayer, it will open doors of awareness that allow us to accept life with grace and courage. Prayer does not change God; rather, it changes US!
In this episode, we explore the essential attitude you need to cultivate a meaningful relationship with God. If you’re curious about mysticism, or you’re a mystic-in-the-making, this episode will give you a foundational understanding of the metaphysics of prayer. Listen closely now as we explain how prayer can enrich your soul.
Mentioned in the show:
John of Damascus on prayer
St Teresa of Avila on prayer
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Moreland Smith
Thank you! Right on!
Nina Hirlaender
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Mary Ann
I love this about prayer. It is so helpful to remember that prayer is not just petition, but a whole relationship with God as a friend and our guidance.
Nina Hirlaender
Yes, God is a friend, mentor, guide and giver of unconditional love and compassion.
Nadine
Well its xmas eve here in Melbourne Australia and as I was pottering about I listed to your podcast.
Always so much food for further reflection for a Mystical seeker.
Nina presents such though filled and heart felt commentary.
I highly recommend her work on so many levels. From spiritual pilgrimages to mystical courses and now this dancing spirit can add podcasts that inspire
Nina Hirlaender
Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot to me that you took the time to listen and reflect on the podcast. I’m focusing on creating content that encourages soulful dialogue and brings people together, so to know it resonates with you, my dear friend, is truly humbling. I appreciate your support!
Ursula
It is very helpful to get confirmation on what intuition ( God) may tell us if we just took the time to listen (pray) . Thank you Nina, I love listening to your podcasts.
Nina Hirlaender
Yes, listening (praying) steers us in the direction our soul wants us to go.
Nancy
With deepest gratitude for this. As always, it was exactly what I needed at exactly the right time.
Nina Hirlaender
Nancy, much love to you. I’m glad these words landed in the right way, at the right time.
Diane
Thank you Nina, you put so nicely into words a sense that I have always had about prayer but was not able to articulate. This really helps me to clarify my beliefs and inspired me too be more willing to take the time to pray. I look forward to your next segment about the nine types of prayer.
Nina Hirlaender
The 9 types of prayer is coming soon!
Deanne
So beautiful!! Nina is a master at explaining her point! I truly love these podcasts ! ❤️
Nina Hirlaender
Yay! We’re so happy you’re enthusiastic, Deanne. xo
Jeanne
I love listening to your wisdom,I am learning
Nina Hirlaender
Thank you for listening, Jeanne. 🙂
Diane
Thank you, Nina. Very clear and practical explanation..
Nina Hirlaender
Diane, I’m so glad that this episode speaks to you. Practical spirituality is important so we can use these lessons day-to-day.
STEVE
Nina, great topic. I’ve been struggling with some of the issues, like thinking God is some kind of Santa Claus and asking for stuff. Recently, I’ve tried just sitting down and talking to God. Somehow to led me to a feeling of gratitude and I knew I didn’t have to ask for stuff. I still don’t understand the part of how God is the being of essence (I think that’s what you said). But I’m looking forward to the next in the series.
Nina Hirlaender
Hi Steve, I’m glad to hear you had a good experience talking with God recently. I understand it can be challenging to wrap our minds around how God is essence, but I hope this series helps you better grasp that concept. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the upcoming episodes.
Linda
Thank you 🙏 Nina for this beautiful experience. I definitely was praying as a child to Santa sometimes. I asked for my daughter to pass her exam. As so important as last time she can do it. I did prayer for love ❤️ in the world and forgiveness too. This has helped me today. I have been struggling with prayer and this opened my heart to what prayer 🙏 is. Blessings. X
Nina Hirlaender
Dear Linda, May love, peace and forgiveness fill the world and bring joy into yours. Wishing you all the best blessings this holiday season.
Juliet
I loved it – so clear and eloquently expressed. It is good to be reminded that we need not focus on outcomes (petition prayer) and that we are meeting with a ‘friend’ – more like a conversation. Thank you, Nina.
Nina Hirlaender
Thank you for the kind words, Juliet. It’s so easy to get caught up in asking for things that we forget we’re engaging in a conversation with God. I’m glad to hear that this perspective resonated with you and wish you all the best!
Shirley P.
Thanks so much Nina for the podcast and I’m looking forward to all of them..
I tend to use prayer most mornings to ask for guidance and then for help to trust in that guidance. I like the suggestion of praying to align with the person you were born to become.
Nina Hirlaender
Morning prayer is a beautiful way to start the day. It helps to clear the mind, cultivate gratitude and reflect on the beauty around us. Thank you for the reminder, Shirley! xo