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Emotion Commotion: Prayer And Emotional Healing

By Ruth Cowan
January 27, 2020
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For those who have prayed, we know the emotions it can evoke within us. The feeling of happiness and peace after we pray is something that words cannot be put to. Most people know the connection between prayer and our emotions, but did you know that the connection between prayer and our brains is just as strong?

It is hard to imagine that a religious or spiritual experience such as prayer or meditation can have a physical impact on our brains, but studies show evidence to bring truth to this. This particular discipline of neuroscience is referred to as neurotheology. During fMRI scans that there was increased brain activity in both the frontal and parietal lobes of those involved in prayer or meditation (Newberg n.d.). Through Newberg’s research, he found that when using fMRI both Buddhists and Franciscan nuns showed increased activity in the frontal lobe (Newberg, n.d.). Newberg’s research is the first scientific evidence that there is a connection between prayer and meditation and the brain.

So essentially this means that when we pray or meditate, it activates the neurotransmitters within our brains. These neurotransmitters help to bring positive emotions, which in turn, help us heal physically and emotionally. It sounds like pretty crazy stuff.

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For me personally, each time I pray I feel a sense of peace come over me. Even when I am distraught over something, I have no answers for, just the act of praying brings me such peace. I am able to let whatever is bothering me go and feel more positive about the situation.

Prayer and meditation are not the only things that work. No matter your beliefs or whatever higher power you believe in, the act of speaking to or letting the emotions out have such a positive impact on you emotionally and physically.

You may think this is all mumbo jumbo, but there is proof that the power of prayer heals. We have all heard of miraculous healing, but to see is to believe. It’s hard to imagine someone being healed from a catastrophic injury or illness, but it happens all the time.

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To make it a little more believable, take a look at the recent study regarding healing through prayer. There are actual documented cases of this happening. “Peter A. Boelens set out “To investigate the effect of direct contact person-to-person prayer on depression, anxiety, positive emotions, and salivary cortisol levels (Boelens et al., 2010)”. He found that participants receiving the prayer intervention showed significant improvement of depression and anxiety, as well as increases of daily spiritual experiences and optimism compared to control patients. (Boelens et al., 2010)”.

In this case, it is not people praying for themselves. It is other people praying for them.  If the power of prayer can be so strong when praying for someone else, just imagine what you could do when praying for yourself. To be able to have some control over your own emotions and health in such an amazing way is beyond miraculous in itself.

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There is no doubt each of us has a lot going on in our lives. There is stress over finances and wok. We may have loved ones with health issues or have health issues of our own whether it be physical or mental. Having an outlet for these stressors and emotions not only brings us some peace but helps heal them. The proof is in the science.

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Ruth Cowan

At a very young age, I found myself lost in the world of books. Through my love of reading, I developed a love for writing. Throughout my life, I have found myself inspired by the life experiences of others and now uses my own life experiences in my writing in hopes of inspiring others the way I was. Using my degree in English and creative writing, I write primarily nonfiction. I believe the way to help others is by sharing our real-life experiences. Being open and honest is the best way to do so. I live by the idea that we are all interconnected, and the more we live by this, the less we will feel alone. Being a mother of six and grandmother of five, I have learned that nothing is certain, and there are surprises around every corner both good and bad. Through the surprises and uncertainties in life, there is always a lesson to be learned and these lessons can and should be shared with others as a way of inspiring them, through compassion and empathy while bringing some hope to them. Faith and family are the largest part of who I am, and why I strive to be the best I can be. I work hard to leave a legacy, especially for my grandchildren. If you would like to learn more about me or my articles on Emotions, come visit my blog. https://wordpress.com/view/inspiration911.wordpress.com

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