For this Sunday, December 27th, the focus for our meditation will be on Creativity. When we think of Creativity what often first comes to mind is artistic expression, but in this instance we want to instead use Creativity to help modify the way we behave by broadening our options or possibilities. Use this week to examine where you may have a characteristic manner of reacting to a particular situation or person in your life that does not serve you well. We sometimes find ourselves stuck in the same pattern of responding even when we recognize it does not help us to deal with the person or situation in a positive way. To help us identify alternative choices for a habitual response pattern that we would like to change we want to intentionally bring in Creativity. Use the process of Creativity to generate different solutions or ways to respond to that situation that may serve you better. Be Creative in generating ideas for other options of how to react that you may not have previously considered. Additionally, we want to examine this nation and ask if there are ingrained ways of responding to situations that do not help in furthering our progress. As a country, are there patterns of how we react to situations or to other nations that may be holding us back? In each instance, see if you can use Creativity to expand the universe of alternative options from which to choose.
Please follow the same practice as before: Get centered in your body, ask to bring in your guides and others who are there to assist us, connect to the circle of others participating in this project, create the brilliant star-like light over the nation and extend blue rays to its four borders, then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how do I feel when I am being Creative in identifying alternative choices? How does it feel in my body when I am using Creativity to find new solutions? Then send the energy and intention of that feeling to the grid for the nation.
Be sure to disconnect from the circle at the end and express thanks for those who have helped us in this effort.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to k_miritello@bellsouth.net or kmiritello@gmail.com
Friday, December 25, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Meditation Instructions for Sun., Dec. 20, 2009
For this Sunday, December 20th, the focus for our meditation will be on Sacrifice. As the end of 2009 nears it is the perfect time to engage in self-reflection and to consider where you would like to be a year from now. When we seek change and transformation it often requires that we shed or leave behind that which holds us back. If we consider this sloughing off process to be a willing self-sacrifice it can help to motivate us to take the steps needed. By giving up something voluntarily it forces us to evaluate what is truly essential in our lives and to realize there is much we cling to that merely weighs us down. Use this time to examine what you may be holding onto that is not needed. In addition, we want to consider our country’s direction as we enter the new year. Where would we like to find ourselves as a nation a year from now, and what remains to be sacrificed in order to assist with that process?
Please follow the same practice as before: Get centered in your body, ask to bring in your guides and others who are there to assist us, connect to the circle of others participating in this project, create the brilliant star-like light over the nation and extend blue rays to its four borders, then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how do I feel when I am willing to make Sacrifice in my life? How does it feel in my body when I am able to Sacrifice that which I cling to and is holding me back? Then send the energy and intention of that feeling to the grid for the nation.
Be sure to disconnect from the circle at the end and express thanks for those who have helped us in this effort.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to k_miritello@bellsouth.net or kmiritello@gmail.com
Please follow the same practice as before: Get centered in your body, ask to bring in your guides and others who are there to assist us, connect to the circle of others participating in this project, create the brilliant star-like light over the nation and extend blue rays to its four borders, then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how do I feel when I am willing to make Sacrifice in my life? How does it feel in my body when I am able to Sacrifice that which I cling to and is holding me back? Then send the energy and intention of that feeling to the grid for the nation.
Be sure to disconnect from the circle at the end and express thanks for those who have helped us in this effort.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to k_miritello@bellsouth.net or kmiritello@gmail.com
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Meditation Instructions for Sun., Dec. 13, 2009
For this Sunday, December 13th, the focus for our meditation will be on Community. We reflected on this theme in March, but our focus this time is on the importance of diversity in building a strong Community. In this instance, diversity refers not to race or ethnicity but to personal dynamics. If a Community is made entirely of like-minded individuals it may struggle to grow and flourish. New ideas and perspectives are needed for the group to adapt to changing circumstances. If instead a Community is able to bind those with opposing personalities and viewpoints it will be much stronger and resilient as a result. We tend to want to associate with others who agree with us and those whose personalities are of similar temperament. But, if we are able to open up our Community to those who bring in opposing views and hold discourse on these matters in a way that respects those differences we end up with a much stronger group. In our meditation this week we want to examine on a personal as well as national level how we may need to change the nature of the Communities we build so they become less homogeneous and more inclusive of diverging opinions. We want to break out of our comfort zone of only associating with those who are like us and instead include those whom we might normally oppose.
Please follow the same practice as before: Get centered in your body, ask to bring in your guides and others who are there to assist us, connect to the circle of others participating in this project, create the brilliant star-like light over the nation and extend blue rays to its four borders, then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how do I feel when I am aware I am part of a diverse Community? How does it feel in my body when I am able to commune with those of opposing views? Then send the energy and intention of that feeling to the grid for the nation.
Be sure to disconnect from the circle at the end and express thanks for those who have helped us in this effort.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to k_miritello@bellsouth.net or kmiritello@gmail.com
Please follow the same practice as before: Get centered in your body, ask to bring in your guides and others who are there to assist us, connect to the circle of others participating in this project, create the brilliant star-like light over the nation and extend blue rays to its four borders, then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how do I feel when I am aware I am part of a diverse Community? How does it feel in my body when I am able to commune with those of opposing views? Then send the energy and intention of that feeling to the grid for the nation.
Be sure to disconnect from the circle at the end and express thanks for those who have helped us in this effort.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to k_miritello@bellsouth.net or kmiritello@gmail.com
Friday, December 4, 2009
Meditation Instructions for Sun., Dec. 6, 2009
For this Sunday, December 6th, the focus for our meditation will be on Courage. With the prospect of a troop buildup in Afghanistan we particularly want to send the energy of Courage to the men and women who will be asked to serve their country in that region. Courage, wisdom and strength will help them carry out their mission in an effective manner and return them safely to their loved ones at the end of their tour. In addition, we want to consider our own lives and those of our friends and family members to see where Courage may be needed. Perhaps you know someone recently diagnosed with a serious illness who will require Courage to battle their way back to health or someone fighting addiction who needs Courage to regain their sobriety. In each instance we want to strengthen these individuals by sending the energy of Courage that will sustain them in their challenge.
As a reminder, we typically form as a group in our focused meditation every Sunday from 12:15 to 12:30 pm (Eastern time) and return to bring more energy to the same theme throughout the week as time permits. If you are unable to participate at that particular time there are instructions posted on how to energetically contribute at either an earlier or later time (please see "Instructions for Meditating at Alternate Dates or Times" posted on August 21, 2008). A few minutes before 12:15 you may want to get into your meditation posture and begin the relaxation phase.
Stage 1:
Sit (or lay down) so that you are relaxed and comfortable but your spine is straight and aligned over your pelvis (if seated). Begin by taking several slow, deep breaths. Follow the sensation of the breath down into your body. Breathe into your spine, your hips, and then your legs. Feel the breath reach your feet on the floor and then feel the connection through your feet to the earth's energy. Draw the earth's energy up through your feet into your body. Feel your body fill completely with this energy from your breath and the earth. Invite your own personal spiritual guides to join you in the meditation. Ask for those in the spiritual realm (especially the nation's Founding Fathers) who want to assist us in this project to be present. If you have trouble feeling centered and fully in your body or feeling grounded to the earth ask Guidance to help you.
Stage 2:
Stay relaxed and begin to make a connection with the others in the group by perceiving that we are present in the same room and formed in a circle. Feel yourself make contact with the person on each side of you in the circle by taking their hand -- one to the right and one to the left. Feel the energy of the group grow as you make this connection. Recognize there are groups all over who are doing similar activities with the same intention. We are connected to them as well as to each other. Feel the grid or network that is created from this energetic connection. We receive energy from it as we feed energy to it.
Step 3:
Place a brilliant white light over the center of the country. Extend blue rays out from the center of that light in the four directions (north, south, east, and west). The blue rays fill the country from border to border and sea to sea. Connect to the energetic grid or network created across the circle. Use that grid to direct energy to the manitou of the nation [see "Meditation Instructions for Sun., Sept. 7, 2008" for explanation] with the intent of sending Courage across the nation.
The way to do this is to perceive in your body how the quality of Courage feels. Ask yourself how do I feel when I realize I have the Courage to overcome challenges in my life? How does it feel in my body when I am acting with Courage? Hold that sensation and allow it to intensify as you feed that energy to the grid or network with each breath.
Stage 4:
Close by disconnecting from the group circle. Feel as though you release the hand of the person next to you and feel yourself break from the group.
Stage 5:
Thank your guidance and those in the spiritual realm for coming to assist you in this endeavor. Ask them to continue this work from their plane on your behalf throughout the week. If you are able, you may want to repeat this process throughout the week, focusing on bringing light and energy to the meditation topic. When you do, connect to the same network or grid of energy created by the group at the original meditation session. Direct your intention to help support and grow that group energy. Be sure to disconnect from the group at the end.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to k_miritello@bellsouth.net or kmiritello@gmail.com
As a reminder, we typically form as a group in our focused meditation every Sunday from 12:15 to 12:30 pm (Eastern time) and return to bring more energy to the same theme throughout the week as time permits. If you are unable to participate at that particular time there are instructions posted on how to energetically contribute at either an earlier or later time (please see "Instructions for Meditating at Alternate Dates or Times" posted on August 21, 2008). A few minutes before 12:15 you may want to get into your meditation posture and begin the relaxation phase.
Stage 1:
Sit (or lay down) so that you are relaxed and comfortable but your spine is straight and aligned over your pelvis (if seated). Begin by taking several slow, deep breaths. Follow the sensation of the breath down into your body. Breathe into your spine, your hips, and then your legs. Feel the breath reach your feet on the floor and then feel the connection through your feet to the earth's energy. Draw the earth's energy up through your feet into your body. Feel your body fill completely with this energy from your breath and the earth. Invite your own personal spiritual guides to join you in the meditation. Ask for those in the spiritual realm (especially the nation's Founding Fathers) who want to assist us in this project to be present. If you have trouble feeling centered and fully in your body or feeling grounded to the earth ask Guidance to help you.
Stage 2:
Stay relaxed and begin to make a connection with the others in the group by perceiving that we are present in the same room and formed in a circle. Feel yourself make contact with the person on each side of you in the circle by taking their hand -- one to the right and one to the left. Feel the energy of the group grow as you make this connection. Recognize there are groups all over who are doing similar activities with the same intention. We are connected to them as well as to each other. Feel the grid or network that is created from this energetic connection. We receive energy from it as we feed energy to it.
Step 3:
Place a brilliant white light over the center of the country. Extend blue rays out from the center of that light in the four directions (north, south, east, and west). The blue rays fill the country from border to border and sea to sea. Connect to the energetic grid or network created across the circle. Use that grid to direct energy to the manitou of the nation [see "Meditation Instructions for Sun., Sept. 7, 2008" for explanation] with the intent of sending Courage across the nation.
The way to do this is to perceive in your body how the quality of Courage feels. Ask yourself how do I feel when I realize I have the Courage to overcome challenges in my life? How does it feel in my body when I am acting with Courage? Hold that sensation and allow it to intensify as you feed that energy to the grid or network with each breath.
Stage 4:
Close by disconnecting from the group circle. Feel as though you release the hand of the person next to you and feel yourself break from the group.
Stage 5:
Thank your guidance and those in the spiritual realm for coming to assist you in this endeavor. Ask them to continue this work from their plane on your behalf throughout the week. If you are able, you may want to repeat this process throughout the week, focusing on bringing light and energy to the meditation topic. When you do, connect to the same network or grid of energy created by the group at the original meditation session. Direct your intention to help support and grow that group energy. Be sure to disconnect from the group at the end.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to k_miritello@bellsouth.net or kmiritello@gmail.com
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