Your Choices Matter

The air was humid and hot after a long day's work on a scorching summer day. As Macario and I finished helping a stranger move into his new home, something unexpected happened. The man, eyes shining with gratitude, asked if we could huddle in prayer before we left.

In that moment, standing in a circle with our hands on each other's shoulders, I felt a curious blend of skepticism and warmth. The man's words, though rooted in beliefs I don't share anymore, carried an unmistakable energy of genuine appreciation. "Holy Father, please bless these two guys... Bless Manuel and Macario, their families, and may they have a good life."

As I echoed his "Amen," I couldn't help but reflect on the nature of prayer and intention. The Yogis teach that the power of prayer lies not in the words spoken or the deity addressed, but in the focused energy of the mind.

It's not about appeasing a distant god, but about aligning your thoughts and intentions with the infinite intelligence.