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3 ways to tell if its prayer or 'magical thinking'

Cynicism, Spiritual Bypassing - and the space in between

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Apr 28, 2025
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I’ve been realizing recently that Jesus is regulating. Like, he truly does settle your nervous system. And this isn’t just me saying this.

Emerging evidence suggests that specific prayer practices, particularly those involving rhythmic breathing patterns, activate key brain regions associated with emotional regulation and serotonin synthesis. By engag…

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