Before an event.

I've started to publicize my services as a minister and independent celebrant.   As part of that I joined a network for the industry. It's a friendly place but yesterday morning I woke early with anxious feelings about the meeting I was going to.  I used to have  this a lot in my previous work but somehow I just dealt with it by the stiff upper lip solution.  It's quite a lesson just to allow myself to notice that there is an uncomfortable feeling happening and not to squash it down.   Not to wallow either.  There is no W in allow.   What could W stand for?  Woe is me, perhaps.
So I decided to pray:

Dear God,

I am feeling anxious about this networking event I'm going to today. I feel inadequate and insecure.  I let go of my attachment to outcomes and my need to control what happens.  That feeling that I must come home with a referral partner...
Even in every day terms, I know it might not work just like that, these things take time...it's not about instant results! . 
Instead,  I make a reservation for peace, trusting your Higher Wisdom, Holy Spirit, to guide my steps, conversations and connections.
I choose to be the Presence of Love in that situation, just as in any other. Thank you,  Amen.

Outcome:

I did feel more relaxed at the event than I expected.  It was a pleasant occasion in a lovely location and I enjoyed some good chats. I really appreciated the effort that everyone made to look after us, the welcoming tea and lovely little bites to eat!  I felt less anxious to get my cards out!  I felt a nice connection with the Venue rep, and I could imagine doing weddings there.  I'm grateful to feel more lighthearted about it all. I found a lovely place to have a coffee afterwards.