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Prayer Cranes

Journal Entry: Sat Apr 24, 2010, 3:08 PM
  • Mood: Depressed
  • Listening to: My dad rockin' out on his electric guitar
  • Reading: Good Omens
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There are many different kinds of prayer. I think a lot of people pray without even knowing they are doing it. A strong enough will towards something, whether it's a plea or a giving gesture of kindness; a cleansing of emotion through some form of release, or  a renewal of energy through something inspirational; I think all of those things are prayer. Where there is intent and a flow of energy; that is prayer to me.

When I make a Prayer Crane, I write the prayer on a piece of origami paper. Then I fold the crane very purposefully, thinking of the thing I'm praying about. When it's finished, I spend a few more minutes meditating with the crane, imbuing it with my energy with the thought, "Make these things happen" or whatever is appropriate for that prayer. Then I hang them up with some string under my windowsill; every time I see them, I am reminded of the promise I made to myself about that prayer, and that I am always in possession of the tools I need to live my life the way I am called to.

I was inspired by ~kitton's reaching out to her fellow deviants with her Prayer Stars, and wanted to something similar.

At first I thought, "I'm too depressed right now, I don't have the energy to spare for other people."

But then I realized that it would probably be really good for me. Because the truth is, the energy is never really gone. Just because I feel like shit right now doesn't mean that at any moment that I choose I can't lift myself back up; there is always the means for me to do so; that energy is not gone, it's simply deep within myself, in a place that I somehow wandered away from and need to find my way back to.

So, friends, is there something or someone you would like a prayer for? You don't have to be religious or spiritual even to submit a request; for me, just knowing that a complete stranger was willing to spend time thinking about me and sending me good thoughts and energy was bolstering.

Please leave a real name in your comment or note, I think it helps it be more genuine, it's easier for me to picture a person and not a profile. If it's too personal you can send a note, but feel free to leave a comment on this journal too.

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:iconghostpartayy:
So I didn't do this before because I didn't think I had anything that needed your prayer... but last week I found out that my dog, Missy, has bone cancer and only has about a month or so to live. I flew back from Australia to take care of her yesterday. She's really happy and energetic but she has a cast on her leg so she can't run or jump. My prayer is for her to be happy and not in pain during her last days.

Thank you so much. (my name is Megan, btw.) <3
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~JLGribble May 18, 2010  Student Traditional Artist
Thanks for sharing Megan, I will pray for Missy, I'm very sorry you're losing your friend. :C Our cat, we discovered recently, has(had?) liver failure and he seemed pretty sure he was about to go because he kept trying to get out of the house to go hide, you know. He did manage to get out and we haven't seen him... so we can only hope that he isn't still suffering and finally got to experience a bit of peace.
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*CatusSnake Apr 25, 2010   Digital Artist
Prayers are powerful things :)

So nice of you! X3 I would appreciate it greatly if you did one for me.. (name's Catherine)
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~JLGribble Apr 25, 2010  Student Traditional Artist
Of course! :hug:
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*Athalour Apr 25, 2010  Professional Artisan Crafter
What a lovely idea! :hug:
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~kitton Apr 24, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
Aww this is so sweet :) I feel like being selfless is the best remedy (along with exersize!) to any bad feelings... so I hope this helps you, too! I typically don't have a specific prayer but right now I DO! I am trying to get a job in France right not, but my French is not very good so it's proving to be a lot of effort. So if you could pray for God to help me find the right job for me, and to help me stay focussed that'd be awesome :D Thanks dear!
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~JLGribble Apr 24, 2010  Student Traditional Artist
LOL Yay I'd love to! Ah, but, you never mentioned your name! X3
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~kitton Apr 24, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
OH hahaha yeah of course, it's Kat :) I forgot, which is ironic cause thats the one thing I ask for, too!
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