Sometimes you have to summon up all your courage to confront your demons. But then, sometimes the things that seemed so scary turn out to be all bluster and no bite, and the best thing to do is just walk on by.
Prayer is the most solitary of activities, arising from the quiet center of the heart. Prayer is also the most communal of activities, connecting us to that which binds all beings together.
How does prayer connect you with yourself? How does it connect you with something larger than yourself?