Mishnah Insights: Berachos 4:6 & 5:1

Mishnah Berachos 4:6 - prayer during travel

"One who was traveling in a ship or on a raft should focus his heart opposite the Holy of Holies." - sefaria.org

Mishnah Berachos 5:1 - preparation before prayer

The recommended state-of-mind to acquire, before the Shemonah Esrei, standing prayer, when we stand before H’Shem, as if standing in front of a king.  (And how much more so, since He is sovereign King of the Universe).