But prayer and meditation aren't only in the realm of religion. I'd say neither is God, for that matter, brother Matt. What it's about is finding a peaceful center, even when we think that life is totally whack!

Daniel D. Maurer
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In this quote, Nelson Mandela says that prayer is not only a part of religion but is also a requirement for those who want to be at peace with themselves. Prayer is not something that can be turned on and off as we feel like it. It's not something that must be done in the morning or in the middle of the day. It can be done whenever it fits.

It’s about finding the place inside yourself where you feel at peace with yourself and what you are doing. Meditation, or "the act of focusing one’s attention on one's mind, body, or spirit in order to achieve a state of inner peace" (Webster's Online Dictionary) can be defined as “a process of consciously repeating a sound or word silently to oneself.” When we meditate, we are choosing to focus our attention on something positive so that we can feel grounded and strong.

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