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Non RELIGIOUS prayer
Before I eat I’ve started to pray before meals. I pray for everyone involved in the cultivation and creation of my food. From the farmers, to the grocery clerk, to my roommate who sits with me while I cook. Helps me remind myself that even something as small as my meal is a part of a bigger community. Maybe it does nothing, maybe attunes myself to others around me (especially to migrant farm workers + their struggles), maybe it’s just sending good vibes.
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@thisisthea
Feb 11, 2025
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@milkdebt
This is so beautiful!!! I've been trying to get my friends on the secular rosary where you just dedicate each decade (theres 5, its the big beads) to a person or purpose and bead in between to a thought. I love that you think about who's brought you your food, its going to change my dinner tonight. thank you :)
Mar 7, 2025
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@witty-white-goose
This is really cool!
Feb 12, 2025
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@antiqueroadhead
I was just thinking about this! That’s a lovely practice
Feb 12, 2025
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@weener
in japanese, we have a custom to thank whoever made the meal, grew the food, and the sustenance that the food will provide. it’s all combined in one word but I still think it’s a great way to acknowledge these things 🫶
Feb 11, 2025
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@sethywethy
this is so beautiful. I grew up in a Christian household and while I don’t practice the religion, the ritual of prayer has always stuck with me. One of the easiest ways to practice gratitude and introspection!
Feb 11, 2025
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