tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104250446541309694.post1703560574296032154..comments2023-04-30T02:42:46.237-07:00Comments on Adventures in Hectic Eclectic: Rhythm.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856392661031577885noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104250446541309694.post-14364839832736725002013-06-23T23:14:40.777-07:002013-06-23T23:14:40.777-07:00When I was a practicing Catholic, it helped to slo...When I was a practicing Catholic, it helped to slow down and contemplate standard prayers like The Lord's Prayer. We become so accustomed to the way we pray/chant, that it happens quickly and without much thought. Buddhism's ideas of mindfulness and presence helps enhance prayer. Like when you go out for coffee with a friend and she's all distracted and checking her phone - not nice, right? But if she is there, present, aware and attentive - different story. So. Awareness, presence and attention in prayer/chanting is highly beneficial. Changes your practice and that, in turn, ultimately changes your life. Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10856392661031577885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104250446541309694.post-30936559209237587722013-06-22T12:41:34.241-07:002013-06-22T12:41:34.241-07:00I think there's such truth here...that slowing...I think there's such truth here...that slowing down and taking in what we're saying, whether chanting or prayer, is a good thing. I'm kind of guilty of spouting out whatever comes to mind...and reflection and carefully choosing words is never a bad thing. Good thoughts. :) Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com