The Power of Prayer

The Voice of Truth I didn't want to Hear

This book taught me how to pray . At 66 I thought I knew how to pray...I do now. I'm at a life altering crossroad in my life and because of Caroline's guidance I'll get through this challenging period just fine. If it's true results you genuinely desire this book is for you.

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Myss on the power of prayer in today's world

Myss traverses the subject of prayer with passion and purpose. She highlights that it is a sacred practice that can affect change personally and collectively. She does not shy away from explaining how we seem to have rejected prayer because of religious associations, basically throwing the baby out with the bathwater. In addition, she also talks about how many often misuse or misunderstand prayer, using it in a superficial sense to ask for more 'stuff'. Myss, in her signature style, puts the ego in its place and demands the upmost respect for the sacredness of prayer development. There are a few suggestions regarding how to pray here and there but I actually like that Myss didn't go into much detail with the hows. Prayer is a personal journey after all and Myss seems to acknowledge this by advising rather than instructing.

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Disappointed

Would you try another book from Caroline Myss and/or Caroline Myss?

I felt like this person was doing a stream of consciousness type of off the cuff monologue. It was disjointed and she missed the point for me.

Would you be willing to try another one of Caroline Myss’s performances?

Yes. But it needs to be a lot better.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Power of Prayer?

I'd have her use an outline, type out what she wanted to say, and read it without ranting.

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Usually a big fan, but Caroline was so negative

I have read Caroline's books and listened to her audio for over a decade. I've heard people say she is too harsh, too angry and critical sounding. I could overlook these for the meaningful messages she delivers. This time, I can't even get through the audio because she sounds like she's yelling at the listeners/audience, like she thinks we're all terrible and ignorant. The message is totally lost.

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The healing power of how to pray.

Terrific book! Caroline Myss beautiful describes how important prayer is needed for this world no matter your faith. Uplifting, inspirational and thought provoking. Loved this book!

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Awesome Insight 2

Important clarity and understanding about prayer, also were many of us are getting it wrong.
Also other people may criticize her style, I embrace her directness and what they consider her anger.

Not for me

I thought I would be getting guidance on the power of prayer but instead just hear an angry tone in her voice. Like disgust or contempt. She speaks roughly and down to her audience, like she's holier-than-thou. I held on hoping it would change but it doesn't. disappointed and shocked really.

Simple

Author goes straight to the point in conversation mod, clear examples of life and expectations, knows her audience and our still limited desires.

Informative, entertaining, and inspirational.

I found this book very useful in becoming aware of what it means to be in prayer. What it is and what it isn't. It brought out lots of emotions. Especially laughter. The way this author describes our ego personalities and humanness had me burst out with laughter in the 1st chapter, it must have woke my spirit. This author also shares of how this gets in the way and what we can do about. Insightful instruction on prayer devotion has become life changing for me. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Prayers are important Carolyn tells us why.

Prayer is very important, and most of us are doing it wrong if at all. Carolyn explains in detail why prayer is important, and the different types of prayers. It's worth learning about prayer.