Couples Who Pray and Meditate Together, Grow Together
by Devya

Incorporating prayer and meditation into a love relationship is one of the best ways to insure consistent growth and development.

Why? Because meditation and prayer help couples relate to one another in mature, non-defensive ways. As they pray together aloud, with all concerns expressed with the expectation of help, their bond becomes stronger and their mutual purpose more aligned. Prayer and meditation offer healthy ways to resolve issues that will inevitably arise between two persons in an intimate relationship.

Our relationship to God tends to be private, personal and perhaps even unique. So while it is fairly easy to meditate with another person with eyes closed (because one focuses on the inner world), praying requires a different discipline. For couples who are accustomed to only praying over a meal, an adjustment period may be required before the couple becomes totally comfortable praying together.

It is certainly worth the effort though, because both prayer and meditation allow couples to come closer to God, to tap into infinite wisdom for healing. This is yet another way of sharing intimacy—one that will help in countless ways.

Relationships are strengthened by these practices because couples tend to forget about their personal feelings when they pray and begin to think more about each other. On the other hand, meditation, (sitting in silence, breathing deeply, and focusing on a sacred sound), helps them to understand what’s best for the relationship instead of just focusing on “being right.”

Arguments diminish and disappear as anger dissipates. It’s very hard to hold onto anger or have negative feelings when one is praying. Both practices have a calming and soothing effect on one’s emotional state. Compassion is then easily heightened and appreciated.

As each partner continues to grow and develop within the relationship, one of the most common causes of separation will be eliminated: one person outgrowing the other. All along the way, a profound friendship and love will develop, creating a solid core that can weather any storm that life sends.

It’s clear that the closer a couple get to God, the closer they get to each other.

Devya, Meditation Mentor, Relationship Coach and Gong Master, helps individuals maximize personal power, solve relationship issues and achieve greater spiritual awareness. She offers a wide range of customized meditation programs to meet the particular needs of her clients. Her programs include meditation instruction, relationship coaching, gong energy therapy, stress management, silent retreats, and meditation vacations. Devya has been featured in Essence, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Heart and Soul, and has been a presenter at The African American Women On Tour (AAWOT). Devya is well known to the WEVD, WBAI, WLIB, WOLB and WHCR radio audiences.

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