a “gut prayer,” because it comes from a deep gut level. This prayer is so simple that it requires no thought to remember it once we really know it is ours. It is so short (usually only six to eight syllables) that we can pray it rhythmically with the inhalation and exhalation of our breathing. Breath prayer is powerful because it is an expression of our heart’s deepest yearning coupled with the name for God that is most meaningful and intimate for us at this time.
