Prayer to Practice the Golden Rule

- May I be an enemy to no one and the friend of what abides eternally.
- May I never quarrel with those nearest me, and be reconciled quickly if I should.
- May I never plot evil against others, and if anyone plot evil against me, may I escape unharmed and without the need to hurt anyone else.
- May I love, seek and attain only what is good.
- May I desire happiness for all and harbor envy for none.
- May I never find joy in the misfortune of one who has wronged me.
- May I never wait for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make reparation.
- May I gain no victory that harms me or my opponent.
- May I reconcile friends who are mad at each other.
- May I, insofar as I can, give all necessary help to my friends and to all who are in need.
- May I never fail a friend in trouble.
- May I be able to soften the pain of the
- grief stricken and give them comforting words.
- May I respect myself.
- May I always maintain control of my emotions.
- May I habituate myself to be gentle, and
- never angry with others because of circumstances.
- May I never discuss the wicked or what they have done, but know good people and follow in their footsteps.
- Eusebius of Caesarea