Prayer in Preparation for the High Holy Days

Ruach HaKodesh,

You Who hovered over the waters and brought forth creation,
I ask for Your hovering presence today.

Today, I actively work towards healing my body,

my mind,
my soul,
my life. 


The negative and destructive old brain loops
are a part of my past, 

not part of my now,
and not part of my future.


Today, I am free to choose a different way.


Today, I dare to be willing to release the past
and to let go of any and all shame,
guilt, regret, self-hatred, and hopelessness
that might hold me back,
keeping me tied to old thoughts and behaviors that would limit me
from choosing to be my Best Me.

Today, I am willing to change and grow.
I am ready to be strong and resilient.
I am ready to be courageous.
I am ready for You, Holy One,
to heal my body, my mind, my soul, my life.

Today, I am becoming strong, 
one step at a time,
one thought at a time,
one action at a time.


Today, I am choosing to be my Best Me.
Hover near, and help me remain steadfast.
Hold me to being my Best Me,
grounded in You, the Ground of my Being.


Amein.