You see it in Israel and Islam. Any others?
I found myself doing it in deep prayer as well befor I even realized the comparison.
2006-11-11 17:05:06 · 15 answers · asked by Labatt113 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I heard once that if a person rocks all the time, it is often times indicative of childhood desire for more attention from their parents. Maybe when you are in a deep state of prayer, you are more connected to your inner emotions- especially those present when you felt there was a need that only one in a position of authority over you could fulfill.
2006-11-11 17:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by the guru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I've noticed that.
But still Muslims (especially in prayers or while reciting the Quran) should keep still to show their humbleness in God's presence.
I think people rock back and forth because they feel the comfort and ease while they are sitting or standing there in the presence of God. I think that's the reason.
2006-11-12 01:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think about it, it's kind of hard to remain perfectly still. If you rock back and forth while in any kind of deep thought, it keeps the blood flowing, is easier to balance, and provides some stimulation. I get up and walk around while reading my assigned readings sometimes.
2006-11-12 01:14:19 · answer #3 · answered by KFIfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you close your eyes, and you're in an odd position such as prayer as the human body does NOT do that on it own. You're body will try to balance itself, except you can't see so it rocks back and forth til it feels it is balanced. Kinda like when you're drunk you need to have one hand holding on to something or else you can't walk.
2006-11-12 03:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by chicachicabobbob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when sitting or standing for long periods of time the body requires some stimulation to keep blood flowing and keep the muscles form becomming fatigued...
well that is what my brother the doctor says....
personaly i tend to sit very still in prayer. but then again i meditate to pray, and i was taught meditation by a very traditional chinese
instructor.
2006-11-12 01:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a mental thing. When you argue with some one your body and mind become whats called aroused (and I dont mean sexually). Its a type of mechenisim in your brain that can become triggerd. Its the same one that is triggered when you get excited or mad. Sorry I couldent go more into detail or get too spacific. Hope this helps.
2006-11-12 01:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen it in Baptist Churches and other churches too. I believe that it brings comfort to rock. Just as a mother rocks her child. Prayer itself can bring comfort as well.
2006-11-12 01:10:57 · answer #7 · answered by mango227 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Judaism, it is merely a habit and there is no religious requirement for it.
Basically, many people find that it helps with the concentration.
For the record, the Yiddish word for it is "Schukling" or "swaying".
2006-11-12 12:32:00 · answer #8 · answered by BMCR 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do it to help me achieve and stay in alpha..which for me is a prayerful state of mind.
2006-11-12 01:11:26 · answer #9 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To break the monotony of saying the same thing over and over.
One of the kids I baby sit for does it whenever he is asked to sit at the table.
He has been diagnosed with ADD.
2006-11-12 01:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by noice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋