Q&A: Prayer and Disconnection
Prayer and Disconnection
Question
Rabbi, hello… For several months now my prayer has really become just recitation, basically to fulfill the obligation of the commandment of prayer. Do you think this situation is normal? What can and should be done? I feel very disconnected. I do agree with the factual content, but it is tiring and wearisome to repeat it so many times.
Answer
Hello.
Precisely regarding prayer, it is hard for me to help you. I have similar difficulties, but in my case there are also problems with the content and essence of prayer, and not only with the emotional connection and the boredom. I suggest that you try shortening it, and fill the especially boring gaps with interesting reading/study material.
See here for a post with a site containing "A Prayerbook for Individuals." Also see the discussion below.
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