In a recent conversation with a fellow traveler, I realized that I had the concept of having a loving parent was stronger than my actual relationship with my loving parent.
I decided to write a short "loving parent prayer" to go with my set-aside prayer to use a way to bridge communication.
"Loving Parent, remind me that every moment is an opportunity to practice self-love and self-appreciation, and can be used as an instrument to enrich the experience of my own life and the lives of others."
Andy R