I knew an executive of a large corporation who was
terrified to ride in an elevator. He would walk up five flights
of stairs to his office every morning. He said that he began to
bless the elevator every night and several times a day. He finally
overcame his fear. This was how he blessed the elevator: “The
elevator in our building is a wonderful idea. It came out of the
universal mind. It is a boon and a blessing to all our employees.
It gives wonderful service. It operates in divine order. I ride in
and joy. I remain silent now while the currents of
life, love, and understanding flow through the patterns of my
thought. In my imagination I am now in the elevator, and I
step out into my office. The elevator is full of our employees.
wonderful experience of freedom, faith, and confidence. I give thanks.” He continued this prayer for about ten days, and on the
cleventh day, he walked into the elevator with other members
of the organization and felt completely free.