Sometimes you can set goals or know something as being true logically but your emotions are pulling you in an opposite direction, like overeating or gossiping. Reciting these short meditations will help synchronize your emotions with your thoughts.
Creator of the World, I pray to you from the bottom of my heart to help me realize that you actually do exist. Sometimes it’s hard to believe, especially when I see so much bad in the world, that there really is a benevolent creator that controls everything. I want to improve my life in so many different areas and I am willing to take this chance. As much as I have learned until now, I realize that there is so much wisdom in the world that I am lacking. Please help me lower my ego so I can be open to taking advice from others that will benefit me in the long term. I want to be more optimistic but sometimes I feel like I am on a sailboat stranded in the middle of a turbulent ocean. Give me the strength to start seeing all the good in the world. I want to understand why you created it as I am sure there is a good reason.
Time for practiceEven though it’s hard, I’ll try to do this one time today. If someone abruptly comes in front of me, while I am driving, in a line, or walking, instead of wanting to curse them out, I’ll assume they are in a rush. Maybe they need to get home and take care of a sick family member, use the restroom, or having a really bad day. I’ll think positively of them so that I don't get angry. In doing so, maybe I'll realize I am having a good day.
