THE BENEFITS OF PRAYER SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERESTIMATED

Prayer is an inspiring companion and to pray bestows one with peace of mind. It is, even if you pray briefly, a form of meditation which can instil positive vibes and a sense of achievement. Indeed, it provides a feeling of being refreshed and is a stimulating activity before the day begins. At the end of a day, a few minutes of prayer leaves one reassured.

Prayer helps boost your will power enabling one to exercise self-control. People become amiable and nicer. Psychologists say that asking people to pray for someone in particular reduces aggression.

Prayer also makes it easier to forgive and this happens when you remember a partner or friend. It fosters unity and harmony. In the volatile world of today, with changes in business, political scenarios and demanding requirements at work, prayer helps deal with stress. Research has shown prayer which is focused on gratitude has a positive effect on mental well-being. Psychologists say prayer reduces ego and promotes humility. We must not ignore its benefits to health because prayer regulates heartbeat and reduces stress, which has a tangible effect on blood pressure.

Although praying is seen as a mental and spiritual activity, the benefits to physical health are also immense. Above all, when enduring an emotional or troubled phase, prayer enables one to believe that there is hope to overcome a challenging experience.