As others have said, it is not a fear thing. I do not want people who do not know me to pray for me, unless I have requested it. I do not pray, but I do "gratitudes" always visualising and giving thanks "for this or something better for the highest good of all concerned" and only when it is requested. I consider that the highest form of respect for all spiritual beliefs.

Some First Nations' beliefs are of "thanks giving" rather than pleading. This has come to be the best way for me to communicate in a meaningful way in matters of a spiritual nature. Too often prayer to me represents a helpless, victimhood state with which I do not wish to be associated.