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In reply to the discussion: Do you pray? [View all]

defacto7

(14,162 posts)
4. I don't think there's anything wrong with
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 08:50 PM
Dec 2013

talking to yourself as if you're talking to someone else. I'd be concerned if you hear someone answer back though.

Seriously, I have talked to a family member who died as if they were still there a couple of times just because I miss their company but I know full well it's to myself. It's about the memory.

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Do you pray? [View all] cilla4progress Dec 2013 OP
The whole notion of prayer is silly. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #1
You feel alone in comparison to what? NastyRiffraff Dec 2013 #2
Sweet. cilla4progress Dec 2013 #5
This makes no sense, but I have prayed for people who are believers Heddi Dec 2013 #3
Cool, thanks for sharing cilla4progress Dec 2013 #6
I don't know why it is Heddi Dec 2013 #8
So... cilla4progress Dec 2013 #11
Why not have indoor kitties Heddi Dec 2013 #12
She wanted to be outside so bad. cilla4progress Dec 2013 #14
I don't think there's anything wrong with defacto7 Dec 2013 #4
Nice! cilla4progress Dec 2013 #7
I suppose in a way defacto7 Dec 2013 #9
Praying probably works the same way Curmudgeoness Dec 2013 #10
The impulse to pray Brainstormy Dec 2013 #13
Thank you. cilla4progress Dec 2013 #15
I haven't prayed since I was a kid but... progressoid Dec 2013 #16
Are you serious? Iggo Dec 2013 #17
I'm having 19 people over for X-mas dinner. Maybe we can work a deal here.... PassingFair Dec 2013 #18
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