By my definition, prayer is consciously hanging out with God. Being with God in a deliberate way.

Real answers need to be found in dialogue and interaction and, yes, our shared human condition. This means being open to one another instead of simply fighting to maintain a prescribed position.

I have osteoarthritis, which especially affects my knees.

Our essential differences from the norm are both huge and deeply offensive to those among us who wish to be quietly integrated into society without particular reference to our nature.

I have glaucoma, so use eye drops both morning and night.

Seriously, however, I learn a lot about my physical life in the aging and changing of my body.

However one might pray - in any verbal way or completely without words - is unimportant to God. What matters is the heart's intent.