Prayer can center you when things are going right in your life, provide solace and a lift when you feel down, and constantly remind you that you aren’t alone. Praying can help you move forward when you feel stuck or provide hope when you need healing. Harold Koenig, MD, associate professor of psychiatry and medicine at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, has observed that religious people tend to have healthier lives. (And better health means you are more likely to be more satisfied with your life.) Recite a prayer that gives you com- fort. Or, if you prefer, you can make up your own prayer. A simple “Thank you!” is a powerful prayer of gratitude. “I need your help” or “Please guide me” are also excel- lent ways to begin a prayer.