The effects of praying to god, to the universe, or to whatever

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The effects of praying to god, to the universe, or to whatever

Does praying have any positive effect on the person doing it? How about on the person being prayed for? Since praying is considered a form of meditation, I am curious about the actual benefits that one can get out of it and if there are atheists who also practice it. Furthermore, can believing in the Law of Attraction be considered a superstition (I'm talking about the one that is being talked about in the book "The Secret", which is attracting one's predominant thoughts)?

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That makes sense.
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