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Wing and a Prayer...
...thinking, it is an esoteric blend of computer-age jargon and ancient religious practice, which often invested stones with powerful magic. Some other curious elements of the New Age faith include reincarnation, channeling (communing with souls in their afterlife) and psychic predictions. For not-so-New Agers, these prayer rocks are a way to update their Pet Rocks. To the skeptical, the burgeoning fad may give new meaning to the word stoned...
...make a revolution with silk gloves." Edward Bulwer- Lytton, the British 19th century novelist, believed that "revolutions are not made with rose water." And Oliver Wendell Holmes pronounced that "revolutions are not made by men in spectacles." In coming to power on a wing and a prayer, Aquino has already disproved them...
...campaign trail, it soon became clear that Aquino's main asset was, quite simply, herself. Turning her appearances into what amounted to improvised prayer rallies, the small figure in yellow stood before crowds, voice quavering, and delivered heartfelt parables about her life under Marcos. Wherever she spoke, tens of thousands of worshipers came together in a sea of yellow, flashing the L sign of LABAN, and striking up chants...
...Prayer is an important element in Aquino's daily life and decision making. After she has queried a variety of family members, technocrats and veteran politicians, she asks for divine guidance. Although waiting for inspiration may slow her down, it also produces resolute action once she makes up her mind. On this occasion, she felt she had exhausted the advice of others without finding an answer. Aquino says that when she entered the sanctuary, she "prayed as I had never prayed before, saying, 'Please, Lord, tell me what...