Teacher,

 

The world wants so many things from me,

and there are things that I need, to carry on.

Please awake the spirits of the sages inside me,

who know the best way to meet these challenges.

I want to do the right thing, and I want to do it well.

And I'm hoping to get what's most important to me,

that I may be deeply satisfied.

This will release me from lesser wants,

and then I'll give others what's important to them.

In my compassion for them, and they in me,

I will find the true meaning of life...

to live and to love, and to be remembered fondly.

So help me be honest, about myself and about others,

that I will know, and be known, now and forever more.

And remind me to always set a good example,

that everyone shall know the joy of living well.

With my courage, and your guidance, I will succeed.

 

Thanks!