It’s surrender with purpose.
When we pray, we let go of control.
Like a lectern standing silent before G-d, we admit: “My purpose isn’t escape.”
What Does Escape Look Like?
Because escape looks like survival:
Fight — proving your worth.
Flight — avoiding what’s hard.
Freeze — giving up before you begin.
Fawn (which is people-pleasing) — saying “yes” to stay safe.
Prayer calls us beyond these patterns.
How Does Prayer Unite Us With G-d?
It unites us with the Creator through:
1. Awareness, we notice our thoughts, our needs, and the Presence we’re speaking to.
2. Compassion, being loved by G-d isn’t earned, it’s given. This idea helps us grow in self compassion.
3. Boundaries, I am not the Creator, I am the created.
Not to run from life, but to live it in truth.
Why Does the Hebrew Word for Prayer Mean Connection?
That’s why the Hebrew word for prayer means connection. Through surrender, we don’t leave life behind, we bring heaven down into it.
More guidance on spirituality:
People pleasing is depression with a smile – People-pleasing isn't kindness.
Gift of being misguided – What's the benefit of being misguided?
Purpose of non-jewish souls explained – Every soul has a Divine purpose
Misguided faith is better then no faith – Here's a truth people miss:
6 truths that require faith – 6 Truths We Can Know Only Through Faith
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls, and what does it mean to be light? And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
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