I frequently pray and fully encourage people to partake in group prayer. However, deep down I hate “moment of silence.” I wish I enjoyed them, I wish I got peace from them. The truth is -once someone calls for the moment of silence all my senses heighten and I CAN NO LONGER CONCENTRATE on praying. Its so much pressure. I’m always wondering -is everyone closing their eyes? Should I be closing my eyes? I can hear breathing. My own, I need to breath quieter. I want a sip of my coffee, is that inappropriate? Should I be praying or listening? Will doing the sign of the cross give me away as Catholic?
The longer it drags out the more my skin crawls. I feel claustrophobic, stuck. It seems to make my ADHD and Anxiety symptoms skyrocket and I’m convinced that every single person has been scrutinizing my every move for the entirety of the time.
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My wife sometimes drives with the radio or music off even when I’m in the car. I find it so weird.
Please just pray the way you wanna! No one will judge you for it. Not even me, the most non believer under the sun. Out of respect of you i will wait till you have finished your prayer
It’s just silence. Stop overthinking it. Think about whatever you want, just do it silently. No one can read your mind and no one is judging you.
r/self
this is not how r/unpopularopinion works.
That is what a moment of silence is meant for. A time to contemplate, to reflect, OFFERING A SMALL SILENT PRAYER, stuff like that.
that sounds like a you issue, and you need therapy to sort it out.
Nothing wrong with doing the sign of the cross. Don’t need to be ashamed that you’re Catholic
All you have to do is stand there quietly. It’s about as easy as it gets in life