I recently came across the following lines from an anonymous 20th century poet. They are profound lines. I distill from this an entire method of mental prayer.
"I sit in silence and peace and prepare to pray.
I have so many concerns, so many petitions,
so many cares have crowded out the tender shoots
of my thanksgiving, my meditation, my simple love.
Therefore, now I ready the vessel of my heart for prayer.
I load, as if provisions, all those cares and needs.
I stow all my little acts of thanksgiving.
I make sure that all my loved ones are aboard.
The vessel is large enough for the whole of Creation.
Then, once all is prepared and ready,
I spread the sail of my will, and then...no more of me.
That sail is filled with the wind of Your Will,
and You carry me whither I need to go."
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