Matt and Konrad discuss the idea of prayer, exploring personal experiences, questioning whether prayers are answered, and sharing profound unexplainable prayer stories. They also explore a new definition of 'god' and 'prayer' and discuss the book 'Power of Prayer' by Larry Dossey. The podcast touches on triggering conversations about religion, the speaker's skepticism and journey with prayer, unexplained experiences and premonitions, the interconnectedness of minds and spirituality, as well as mysterious connections between humans and animals.
Prayer can tap into a collective consciousness, allowing individuals to intersect with a non-physical force.
Instances of shared consciousness and connections between individuals suggest a deeper connection that goes beyond physical proximity.
Animals exhibiting a connection with humans hint at the existence of a shared consciousness.
Deep dives
Connections and Shared Consciousness
People have experienced instances of shared consciousness and connections with others, even across long distances. Examples include a woman sensing something was wrong and receiving a phone call about a loved one's accident, a dog traveling thousands of miles to reunite with its owner, and a dog sensing its owner's imminent death. These experiences suggest a deeper connection between individuals that goes beyond physical proximity.
Mysterious Insights and Premonitions
There are numerous stories of people having inexplicable insights and premonitions. For example, a man had a dream where he experienced being his pet dog and felt an impending danger. Days later, the dog was found dead in the same location mentioned in the dream. Another instance involves firefighters who experienced collective near-death experiences during a dangerous fire. These stories hint at the possibility of a larger, interconnected consciousness that can provide warnings or guidance.
Prayer and Statistical Impact
Studies and anecdotes suggest that prayer can have a statistical impact on large groups of people and medical outcomes that cannot be easily explained. Larry Dossey proposes a theory that prayer is not an act of requesting specific outcomes, but rather tapping into a collective consciousness or 'one mind.' This collective consciousness can allow individuals to intersect with a non-physical force and bring about positive changes or insights.
Animals and Connection
There are fascinating stories of animals, such as dolphins and bees, exhibiting a connection with humans. For instance, dolphins protected a group of swimmers from a great white shark, and bees displayed mourning rituals over the coffin of a deceased beekeeper. These stories suggest that there may be some form of shared consciousness and connection between humans and animals.
Hope for a Better World
Understanding the concept of a shared consciousness could provide hope for a more interconnected and compassionate world. Recognizing our interconnectedness with others and the planet may help address important issues like climate change and inspire cooperation and understanding.
Matt & Konrad explore the idea of prayer and how it works (if it does in fact work)...
In this episode we explore
- Konrad's prayer he's not sure god answered...
- Pr Matt and his old ways of healing prayers
- Does "God" answer prayers
- What kind of "god" answers or does not answer prayers
- profound unexplainable prayer stories
- A new definition of "god" and "prayer"