When in a state of adhesion-Dveikutto HaShem, every word of prayer you say can become very elongated, because you are so bonded to it that you do not want to pull yourself away from it. It thus becomes elongated.¹⁰⁴-אחד” (of the Shema recital), his days and years will be extended,” referring to the contemplation and adhesion to the unity of HaShem in the heavens, the earth and the four directions of the world.

footnotes: ¹⁰⁴ This does not necessarily mean elongation the words in speech alone, but in thought and all of one’s faculties. In other words, this is adhesion to the great illumination of the intent contained in the words and letters of the prayer, which act as vessels for the light. For example, our sages, of blessed memory stated, (Brachot 13b), “Whosoever lengthens the word “One-Echad