We are living trying times. Some suffer from lack of social engagement. Many can’t make ends meet without being able to work. Even if this quarantine begot your dream life of being paid to stay home reading books or binge-watch Netflix—without pressure to attend unwanted social obligations or guilt from avoiding the gym—the reasons why may manifest into unexpected anxiety. If you are fortunate enough to be trapped inside with your significant other, use Week 18 of 52 Love to alleviate that unease through tandem prayer.
If you have no experience with joint prayer, it may feel awkward at first. That’s okay. Acknowledging this up front will help you overcome the bump by encouraging each other through the process. Much like sexual intimacy, your first time together will stir nervous fears with hopeful anticipation. These moments of shared vulnerability strengthen your bond. Embrace that energy.
Begin by allowing your physical touch to connect you on a spiritual level. Face each other; kneel if you feel comfortable that way. Join hands. Rest your forehead to his. Inhale your shared purpose. Exhale your union—warm breaths mingling together within your common space.
Then speak your prayers aloud, while maintaining physical contact. Comfort your partner with your words while caressing his skin with your thumbs. Brush the tips of your noses. As your closeness deepens, increase your trust through shared confessions. Confide your fears. Ask for guidance. Speak your gratitudes. Bask in his love while your supportive surge uplifts him. Most importantly, listen to his prayer.
Not spiritually inclined? Think of this as mental and emotional alignment through shared meditation. Create a neurochemical high that transcends your bodies. Release stress and tension by learning to be together on a metaphysical level. Synchronize your breathing. Be comfortable within your partner’s space. Make him comfortable within yours. Talk. Listen. Try to understand. In short, find the divine within each other.
If you try this intimacy tip or have a better recommendation, let me know in the comments. For weekly suggestions on how to show your partner love, sign up for my blog, 52 Love, in the sidebar.
