Daily (George Washington–style) Digital Life Litany for Protection, Direction and Stewardship

Caveat emptier: This post was drafted with help from an AI assistant (Perplexity)— but ideated and edited extensively by the human, Bill Acton

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Lord,

you know what it cost

to build this nation—

its victories and its wounds,

its hopes and its hard lessons.

In this new republic

of screens and signals,

teach me to lead myself

with the same integrity

I would expect of any public servant.

Guard me from “factions” online—

from crowds that prize outrage

over truth,

loyalty to personalities

over loyalty to principles.

Help me listen widely,

speak carefully,

and remember that my words

can either strengthen

or weaken the bonds

between citizens.

Protect my household

from careless exposure:

financial details left unsecured,

children left unguarded

in open digital fields,

private conversations

left within reach

of those who would twist them.

Grant me the humility

to admit mistakes,

the courage to correct course,

and the patience to build

better habits over time.

Let my stewardship

of this digital republic

reflect a steady devotion

to honesty, moderation,

and the common good—

for the sake of those

who will come after us.

AI‑assisted creative work: This litany is an imaginative parody pastiche using generative AI. It imitates the public persona of [George Washington] for commentary and devotional reflection. It is not created by or affiliated with [George Washington], and should not be taken as his real views or words.

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