More Praying

Here are some more musings about prayer and meditation:

1. Why can't I get my answers directly from God? I'm a spiritual giant with a highly developed God consciousness. I don't see why I have to check my motives with another human being. Maybe one of the lesser Gods, but not a person. I'm almost certain that they don't have unfettered access to God on their own personal hot line like I do.

2. Why do I fall asleep when I meditate? I'm lazy. I'm tired. It's easier to put my rambling mind in charge and let it roam wherever it wants. Maybe I shouldn't stay up until 3AM trying to save 84 cents on a pair of tennis shoes.

3. Why do I have elaborate sexual fantasies or fierce arguments with bitter enemies when I meditate? Meditation is work. My head has been in charge for a long time and it doesn't want to give up any of this hard-earned power. It doesn't want to shut down and listen to God. God is competition.

4. Why is it objectionable to refrain from praying for specific results for other people? Let's see -- there I was, living at home, 30 years old, in my jammies watching The Beverly Hillbillies at 10 in the morning, sucking on a bong or a beer. I think that qualifies me to give other people advice.