Help me to find strength when I'm forced to confront someone. Let me see their weaknesses so that I may end the encounter peacefully. Help me to conclude the situation without causing long term consequences.
Help me to hear what people are actually saying when they lie. Let me understand the deceptive meanings behind their words. Help me to know the truth whether I hear it or not.
Thank you for the wisdom that comes with growing older. Help me to not stagnate and become stuck in my ways, but continue to evolve as I age. Help time to make me more useful as I age, and less reliant upon others.
Help me to not become a caricature of myself. Let me be as authentic as possible in all my dealings with others. Help me to find friends who will hold me accountable in this way and assist in my self improvement.
Thank you for the ability to step away from civilization. Help me to appreciate the gifts of nature as time allows. Let me not take for granted the beauty and intrigue of the world around me.
Help me to make myself noticeable when I need to be. Let me find ways to stand out that are natural to my skill set. Help me to attract the intended attention by better understanding the situation.
Help me not fall behind as the world advances and changes. Help me to not be intimidated by new technology and other global developments. Let me stay adaptable as I age and become increasingly comfortable in my ways.
Help me to be as trustworthy as I am cautious. Help me to be careful when confiding and relying on new people. Let me find the information I need quickly so that I can make the right decisions about new friends and colleagues.
Thank you for the strangers that have assisted me during difficult moments. Let me pass their assistance on to someone else in need. Help me to appreciate the impact of others on my life.
Thank you for those that live a life of service. Help me to not forget their sacrifices and appreciate what they do for us. Let me show dedication in my own life that is comparable to theirs.
Help me to be competitive for the right reasons. Let me find selfless reasons to push myself. Help me to chase victories that have meaning.
Help me to have a sense of humor about myself. Let me see what is amusing about a given situation. Help me not take things personally when I shouldn't.
Help me to see people for who they really are. Let me see the worst or the best in them as appropriate. Show me how to nurture the right friendships and not waste my time with people that would do me harm.
Help me to keep myself together when I am ready to fall apart. Let me find something bright when I'm lost in hopelessness. Help me to reach out for help and admit when I need it.
Help me to not feel overshadowed by others. Let me find value in myself without comparison to the people in the world. Help me to see the worth that people including myself bring to life.
Help me to not be a sore loser. Let me learn from situations I was unsuccessful in and turn it into growth. Help me to model good sportsmanship to the people I have an influence on.
Help me to suppress the anger that burns inside of me. Please let me channel it into constructive outlets. Let me find the best way to control what makes me angry and use it for the benefit of others.
Help me to be more altruistic when it comes to my giving. Let me resist the urge to seek attention for my gifts. Help me to see the true motivations when others gift with a selfish heart.
Let me remember to be more aware of my mental health. Help me to ask people when I have a need for support. Help me to build relationships that are supportive in both directions so I can also look out for my loved ones.
Thank you for medical science and the security it provides. Help me remember how much harder it was just a few generations ago. Help me appreciate my good fortune and not take it for granted.