Prayer Writing. Writing prayers can be an accessible entry point into writing as a spiritual practice. Almost all Christian diarists pray on paper, either by writing directly to God, ...

But prayer, which we so easily overcomplicate and overthink, is actually simple. By the time we get around to it, God is already aware of our pain, our longings, dissatisfactions and fears. St.

He suggested instead perhaps I wanted to try writing a prayer book. I thought, "Oh my God, what hubris! I could never write a prayer book as meaningful as that." ...

Booker nominee and Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki spoke to the Journal about the similarities between writing and prayer, and the impact of Japan's 2011 tsunami and earthquake disaster on her work.