A question for all readers, religious or non?

Question

If you were to wish someone well (someone who, for example, was in the hospital recovering from surgery and who had awoken from a coma... just as a hypothetical), how would you phrase your "get well" wishes? Would you pray to a deity, give thanks to the physicians, light a candle, say a prayer, etc?

What would you do, as a human being, to extend compassion and good will/intentions towards someone who could use it?

(Note - I'm not asking requesting that anyone actually DO so, just asking what form their expression would take if they were to feel so inclined...)

Answer 1

I would phrase my get well wishes like this:

"We love you (whoever it might be)! GET WELL! Feed the squirrels!"

(Is this hypothetical person out of the coma!?!)

Answer 2

I am very analytical... ergo, before I actually would action a sympathetic act, There are people that are open some one's act of kindness and accept help with incredible gratitude. Others are inclined to even make you feel as though it wasn't requested, ergo, why are you being so "nice?". It all depends on how perceptive you are. There are many ways available if you feel that compelled to do good or help. There are many charities, churches, homeless, soup kitchens, etc. For me I give to the children through my church. If there is someone you know hospitalized, then you should know if they are of faith, or not. If they are of faith, then this is a no brainer, if not a simple wish you well, will do. ( with Balloons)!!! :)

Answer 3

If they were conscious and up to visitors I would visit them and hold their hand if they wanted or just do fun stuff, maybe bring in a funny movie. My Dad had surgery and he wanted to play lots of cribbage during his recovery, so thats what I did with him. He said it was something he felt up to that was sort of fun and diverted his mind from being ill. If they weren't up to visitors or unconscious I would ask the family members of the person if I could do anything and focus on offering my support to them in concrete ways like making some food, calling to check how everyone is doing, babysitting, etc...
Of course this also depends on how well I know the individual or family too. Someone in our office was ill recently but I don't know them very well at all so I just sent a card wishing them a speedy recovery. I have also sent flowers with a card just saying something to the effect that I was thinking of them and hoping they recover soon and let me know if I can do anything.

Answer 4

I'd light the candles, burn the oils & incense on my altar, and pray to Isis that s/he get well soon that she take him/her under her wing. Unlike, I've noticed, many other pagans, I wouldn't really need any special color candles, day of the week, or moon phase to "correspond" with my prayer - Isis is open and listening 24/7 :)

Answer 5

Well for me...

I would take a moment and get my head clear of what was going on around me. Then I'd think of the person. In my case if I had had any contact with them, say for example reading your question, I would then connect with that energy. After connecting with said energy I'd send energy to their highest good. By doing this the energy sent will be used properly. Then I would say a thank you to Spirit for any help.

That's how I'd do it, hypothetically that is. ;-)

Answer 6

Anywhere is a good praying spot. You don't even have to close your eyes to pray. God hears everything. (Believe it or not: My friend had a grandfather in the hospital in the ICU for something bad i really can't remember but at the time I was only 11 and I said this one night beside my bed " Dear heavenly father, I pray tonight for my friends grandfather to get well, you know the situation because you are God and you are powerful. But God, My friend needs her grandfather more than anything, they are really close. I want her to stop crying and I want to see her happy with her grandfather again. But if he has to die and he is in tha condition let him go to the better place with you and spend eternity with you Lord. In your name I pray...amen."

I know it sounds kinda corny but I was young and that is how our church prayed back then...But The very next day her grandfather was stable and was being able to be realses from the hospital 2 weeks later.

My edvise to you: Whenever you pray it might not come true but thats what God feels he should do....It might take a while to come true but keep praying....


- A friend...

Answer 7

As Muslims we say when we visit a sick person:
“I ask Allah, the Mighty, the Lord of the Mighty Throne to cure you.”

Plus when you have any bodily pain or difficulty, place your right hand (palm) on the place of pain and read “Bismillah” 3 times and 7 times the following:
“I seek the refuge of Allah and His power from the evil of that which I am experiencing and which I fear”
I always do so, and it works…

Answer 8

Talk to them from your heart. The way you posed this ? already shows your compassion. And then I always ask them if I can pray with and for them. So far, have never been turned down, because even people who are not Christians, know when someone is sincere.

Answer 9

I usually say that I will keep that person in my prayers... on the rare occasion where I feel that it wouldn't be taken well, I say that I'm sending out good vibes. I've lit candles for people before, but usually only for fellow Catholics who find comfort in the practice. (To me it's a nice gesture, but it doesn't add any oomph to a prayer or anything.)

Answer 10

If I knew someone who just came out of a coma, I would tell them that they are loved by their peers, who anxiously await their safe return. ...and just in case the true facts have become scrambled due to forces beyond our control, I would urge my associates to continue directing their well-wishes -- either to their favorite Deity, or directly to our peer, by whatever method seems most appropriate. Speaking hypothetically, of course.......

Answer 11

I would just tell the person I would keep them in my prayers and leave it at that. there is no reason to bring in the person, etc that you are praying to. I am catholic but I believe that we all end up praying to the same person or thing and that any prayers that are given are needed and in good spirits.