Rec | NON RELIGIOUS PRAYER

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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.

@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

@witty-white-goose

This is really cool!

Feb 12, 2025

@antiqueroadhead

I was just thinking about this! That’s a lovely practice

Feb 12, 2025

@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

@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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