Prayer in the Age of Attention Deficit Disorder

Today’s question from the Rabbi is when was the last time I could pray without distraction.  Well, the answer to that question depends on how to define prayer.  I think it has been years since I’ve been to services all by myself….and when I go with my daughter — she IS a distraction.  But, I do pray often — but I pray in the way that most working mothers pray.

• I pray for a moment when I see something beautiful outsite
• I pray when I’m exercising
• I thank God when my daughter has a “near miss” (and all kids do)

But, mostly my efforts to make sure my daughter grows up in a happy and peaceful home are my prayers.  If I can help my daughter grow up with a strong sense of herself and God within her — that is the best prayer of all — and probably the best I can do in this age of ADD.