"The Tibetans have a tradition of using prayer flags. A breeze blowing past a prayer flag is believed to take the prayer inscribed on the fabric with it to the spirit realm. I suggested to my friends that they write out their goals on paper and attach them to the prayer flag as a primitive way to make their desires known to the gods. Because the subconscious mind relates more strongly to images than to words. I encouraged them to supplement their written words with photos from magazines and drawn designs of themselves enjoying their desired reality."
Ceremonies for Change Creating Personal Ritual to Heal Life's Hurts
Lynda S. Paladin on prayer flags.