Phenomenology of Prayer #1

Disinterested delight, doing a deed without expecting something in return or a reward, can be thought of in terms of prayer, but also in life. A religious person should absolutely pray and have a relationship with their lord for the sake of having the relationship. I also believe that in general, we as good human beings in the world should make a point of having the communitas state of mind, and be more generous in life for the sake of doing a good deed and lifting someone else up. I have personally strived to incorporate this habit into my own life. I especially have assumed the idea of disinterested delight in my sorority by lending out my personal belongings when sisters are in need, taking the initiative to remind and encourage sisters with academic work, and being there in their time of need. It can be hard to maintain this mindset, however, when time and time again no one has reciprocated actions towards me and my well being. But the real feat is overcoming this disappointment and discouragement, because only once one has stopped expecting can one became happy and content.