Why I Pray, Meditate, and Trust the Bigger Picture.
Sometimes life feels chaotic. Confusing. Out of our control. And in those moments, it’s easy to wonder: Is there a reason for all of this? Am I on the right path?
I’ve asked myself those questions many times. And while I don’t have all the answers, I’ve found that certain practices—like prayer, meditation, and reconnecting with nature—help me feel grounded. They help me pause, reflect, and remember that maybe… just maybe, this is all part of something bigger.
So I invite you to ask yourself this…
Do You Feel Closer to God When You Pray, Meditate, Observe Nature, or Act with Compassion?
I believe it’s part of our human nature to pray. Prayer can benefit many areas of our lives—emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. For example, it can reduce stress, give us a sense of purpose, and even lower blood pressure and heart rate. In many ways, prayer is like medicine.
However, as a writer, I don’t want to encourage blind faith.
Too much praying—without reflection or action—can become like a drug. Imagine praying constantly and feeling like God isn’t answering. That’s not how it works. Prayer isn’t always about getting a response; it’s about processing your emotions. Like meditation, prayer is a moment of self-reflection. You begin to understand how you feel and why.
Take a common example: exams are approaching, and you’re overwhelmed. So you pray for focus and discipline. That prayer, in itself, helps you acknowledge your stress and find direction. The result? You build resilience against distractions.
Prayer is for anyone who feels lost and needs purpose. It brings hope and optimism during difficult times. I do believe prayer can help us feel closer to God—but it’s most powerful when it’s done with sincere intention. That way, when an opportunity comes, you’re prepared to act on it.
What About People Who Don’t Believe in God?
I recommend meditation. To me, meditation is like praying without attachment or expectation. Prayer is like meditation with direction and optimism. I won’t dive too deep into meditation here, but I believe it’s beneficial for everyone—especially secular or atheist individuals.
And What About Pantheists? Do They Seek God in Nature?
Observing nature or going for a simple hike allows us to reconnect with ourselves. Before agriculture, we were all hunter-gatherers. Being in nature was our natural state, and it’s still essential to our mental and physical wellbeing. That’s one reason why nature retreats and wildlife holidays are so popular.
Just look at the image above. Breathe. Close your eyes and imagine yourself there.
I don’t know if nature brings you closer to God, but it definitely brings peace and calm. It creates a sense of awe and wonder. For me, it reminds me how lucky we are to be human—living on Earth among 8.7 million species. Yet somehow, nature chose to make us human.
Think about this: there are around 2 trillion galaxies (a conservative estimate), and roughly 1 septillion stars (~10²⁴). Most stars have at least one planet. And yet, we’re here—on Earth. Not on Venus, which is too hot. Not on Uranus, which is too cold. We’re in what’s called the Goldilocks zone—a habitable zone that is just right for life. That alone makes me feel unbelievably lucky to exist.
That’s Why We Need Compassion
Be kind. Make this place feel like home—because it is home. I’m not saying we have to be kind all the time. Let’s be real: there are people who take advantage of kindness. That’s why we need boundaries. We’re human. We can’t be perfect. But we can choose to be good when it matters.
“Let’s make the most of that.”
So—How Does My Concept of God Influence My Purpose?
(Does it give me a sense of destiny, duty, or freedom to create my own meaning?)
A little bit of everything. I think we each have our own unique purpose. Some people are destined to pursue specific dreams—becoming doctors to save lives, police officers to protect, or teachers to guide the next generation.
We’re born with different duties. But one duty we all share is to discover what our own purpose is.
For example, I never thought I’d be a writer. I hated reading and writing as a kid. I was in the bottom set for English Lit. But over time, life pushed me toward it. I learned to enjoy the process. Now I’m becoming a writer—or at least, I’m in the process. And maybe this path will lead somewhere else. Or maybe it’s just a phase. Who knows?
But isn’t that the beauty of life?
To have the freedom to create your own path—something meaningful to you. Would you really want to know everything ahead of time? Your destiny? Who you’ll become? That’s like watching a movie when you already know the ending. There’s no joy in that. You need uncertainty.
“And yet… sometimes I hate uncertainty.“
I hate not having control. I want the best life I can live, so I set high expectations. When I fail—even after giving it my all—I feel like a failure.
That’s when the concept of God becomes comforting.
“God’s Plan”
You hear this phrase a lot in religious communities, especially in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The idea is to trust that things happen for a reason. It’s a kind of surrender—very similar to the Eastern mindset of “going with the flow.”
It helps us accept suffering.
Some of my atheist friends ask: “If there’s a God, why is there suffering?” A fair question. But in many Eastern traditions, suffering is accepted as a natural part of life—like death or illness. You can’t escape it.
I don’t argue about it. Sometimes, I just say: “It’s just life.”
Maybe the truth is hiding in plain sight. Suffering is part of life. I’m not saying it’s good or fair. But accepting it helps us grow. For example, I now avoid drinking and smoking because I’ve experienced what it does to my body. I had to go through that to understand. It’s like getting splashed by hot oil while cooking—it reminds you that you’re playing with fire. You learn to be more careful.
Final Thoughts
So—does the concept of God influence my sense of purpose?
Yes, it does. Not because I rely on God to solve everything, but because I trust in something bigger. I trust in life’s flow. I listen to my thoughts. I check in with myself. I try to figure out what’s best for me and my future self.
Don’t be afraid to fail. If you’ve already failed, you’ve already learned. The next time, things can go better.
If you want something badly enough, you’ll get it—just not always when you want it.
As a pantheist, trusting in God is like trusting the universe. Trust that life will be okay, even during chaos. It’s about building optimism in a pessimistic world.
“Finding something to pull you up, when you’re falling down.“
A Message to My Lovely Readers:
If you ever feel like life isn’t going your way, just sit back. Close your eyes. Pray or meditate. And most importantly—breathe.
Everything will be alright.
Thank you,
take care,
and see you next time.
The Krisana 
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