Pray

Real prayer is simpler than requests—it’s the quiet awareness that keeps your heart open to God all day.

It’s the Thought that Prays

When people think about prayer, it’s usually like, “Lord, I need this… please fix that…” And that’s fine—God listens. But if that’s all we do, it feels like a transaction.

Real prayer can be simpler. Sometimes it’s just remembering He’s there. Sometimes it’s trusting even if He feels quiet. Sometimes it’s a soft “Thanks” in your head while walking.

You don’t need long words or perfect lines. A deep breath that says “Okay, Lord, I trust You” is already a prayer.

You just have to think about Him often, as much as possible in a day. While walking, eating, waiting in line, or staring at the sky… a small thought, a tiny “Thank You,” or quiet trust— that’s already prayer.

And when He’s in your mind like that, you’re less likely to drift into the wrong stuff… and more likely to notice little chances to do something good.

Sometimes we pray, and when there’s no answer, we close the door. What if the answer was already on the way? What if God was about to deliver… but the door was locked?

Prayer isn’t just asking—it’s keeping the door open. And it’s not about loud or long words. It’s the quiet part—thinking about Him as much as you can. That simple awareness keeps the door open. Even in silence, that’s already prayer.

ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

Praying Without Words, the album is on Apple Music and YouTube Music.


Album Cover Photo by Mike Giles

Think Again: World Alzheimer’s Day

We all rely on memory to define who we are—but what if the way we live today decides what we’ll remember tomorrow?

We thought it’s just inherited—passed down, no way out. But think again. Alzheimer’s isn’t only about genes. It’s about how we live, how we treat our body, how we keep our mind sharp. Memory isn’t just fate, it’s shaped by choices.

On World Alzheimer’s Day, we remember that it’s not only about forgetfulness. It’s about the brain—our seat of thought, our home of memory, our keeper of stories. When memory fades, life itself feels like it slips away. That’s why prevention matters, and lifestyle counts.

7 Lifestyle Keys for Memory & Mind

Eat for the brain – Fruits, veggies, fish, olive oil, nuts. Avoid sugar overload and junk.

Move that body – A walk, a dance, anything that makes the heart beat keeps the brain alive.

Keep learning – Read, play, listen, create. A busy brain builds lasting connections.

Sleep deeply – Rest clears the mind, helps memory settle. Poor sleep clogs the brain.

Lower the stress – Pressure breaks focus and chips away memory. Find calm.

Stay connected – Friends, family, community keep the brain engaged. Isolation shrinks memory.

Protect your health – Control diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol. A healthy body fuels a healthy brain.

Think about it: the brain is memory, and memory is who we are. Let’s not wait until remembering becomes impossible.

On this World Alzheimer’s Day, let’s not forget—our mind is a gift, our memory a treasure. How we live today shapes what we remember tomorrow.

Funny enough, I almost forgotWorld Alzheimer’s Day is September 21. 🤔

Here’s Deep Recall from my album Play Acoustically Amid the Noise and the Haste—because even when life gets loud, memory is the music we must never lose.

Deep Recall • Darem Placer
Yes. Play Acoustically Amid the Noise and the Haste

Listen on Apple Music and YouTube Music

ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ