For this Sunday, August 1st, the focus for our meditation will be on Inquiry. Our nation continually is faced with a never-ending process of decision-making regarding various reforms, changes in or adoptions of new regulations and policies, strategic directions to take, etc. The vast machinery of government is kept busy addressing these issues; however, it doesn't deal with them in isolation. Instead, we have a form of government that is supposed to be responsive to the wishes of its constituency. Our elected officials work to stay in touch with the citizens they represent but a common problem they face is the issue of complacency or apathy among the populace. All too often a "vocal minority" is the only voice heard by those in office. This week we want to use our period of meditation and reflection to promote the desire for Inquiry among all citizens. By furthering an interest in Inquiry more individuals will be prompted to educate themselves on the issues facing our country and then be motivated to communicate their informed views to policy-makers. The objective through the process of Inquiry is to bring more balance and reason to the input received by our elected officials at all levels across the nation.
As a reminder, we typically form as a group in our focused meditation every Sunday from 12:15 to 12:30 (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 this meditation. Ask for those in the spiritual realm (especially the nation's Founding Fathers) who want to assist us in this effort 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.
Stage 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 the energy of Inquiry across the nation.
The way to do this is to perceive in your body how the quality of Inquiry feels. Ask yourself how do I feel when I am Inquiring about an issue? How does it feel in my body when I am engaged in the process of Inquiry to educate myself on a topic? 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. 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
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Meditation Instructions for Sun., July 25, 2010
For this Sunday, July 25th, the focus for our meditation will be on Vision. A popular modern activity born from Native American practices is to go on a "Vision Quest." This is a process one follows to strengthen the connection to Spirit and to help identify one's purpose in life. All too often we seem to operate instead on a form of "automatic pilot" in which we slog our way through our never-ending list of items to be done. We get so focused on the minutiae of our everyday life that sometimes we lose sight of our greater purpose for being here. In having a Vision one acknowledges the natural correspondences that exist between this world and the spiritual planes. Our Vision should help us recognize the course to follow in order to achieve the higher good that is our true potential in life. This week we want to examine whether we hold a Vision that helps reconnect us to Spirit. Additionally, we want to ask that this nation consider its Vision for the future and what is needed to stay on the right path to achieving our country's true potential.
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, and create the brilliant star-like light over the nation. Extend blue rays from the center of this light to the nation's four borders and then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how does it feel in my body when I am aware I have a Vision of my greater purpose in life? How does it feel when I recognize my connection to Spirit through a Vision of my true potential. 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, and create the brilliant star-like light over the nation. Extend blue rays from the center of this light to the nation's four borders and then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how does it feel in my body when I am aware I have a Vision of my greater purpose in life? How does it feel when I recognize my connection to Spirit through a Vision of my true potential. 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
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Meditation Instructions for Sun., July 18, 2010
For this Sunday, July 18th, the focus for our meditation will be on Dedication. To be Dedicated implies a commitment often over a length of time to something in which you believe. It is a belief so deep and abiding that it alters your behavior and can reprioritize your goals and objectives as to how you want to carry out your life. Developing a sense of Dedication to a particular cause sometimes comes about as a result of life-changing events. Organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure began when the loss of a family member spurred relatives to prevent these events from recurring. They began out of Dedication to a particular cause or belief. Each of us may or may not feel a sense of Dedication to something in our lives. Those who do find it highly motivating and even inspirational to commit to something they believe in so firmly. In our meditation this week we want to examine where in our lives we want to feel a sense of commitment and Dedication that is worthy of our efforts. Additionally, we want to foster across this nation a sense of Dedication to those principles that will help our country continue to progress in the right direction.
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, and create the brilliant star-like light over the nation. Extend blue rays from the center of this light to the nation's four borders and then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how does it feel in my body when I have Dedication to something? How does it feel when I hold a commitment to a belief so deeply that it brings about a sense of Dedication? 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, and create the brilliant star-like light over the nation. Extend blue rays from the center of this light to the nation's four borders and then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how does it feel in my body when I have Dedication to something? How does it feel when I hold a commitment to a belief so deeply that it brings about a sense of Dedication? 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, July 10, 2010
Meditation Instructions for Sun., July 11, 2010
For this Sunday, July 11th, the focus for our meditation will be on Patience. We examined this principle back in January of 2009 but with more of a focus on our then newly-elected government. This week we want to examine the notion of Patience in our own lives. Someone recently questioned why I bother growing my own vegetable garden. Most of the time I would respond things taste better when they are home grown, and they do. There's a world of difference between a tomato picked fresh off the vine from a home garden and one trucked or flown in from across the country. However, in the area where I live that isn't a sufficient excuse as there is an abundance of locally grown produce available in our area. This individual questioned why I bothered to grow something that was readily available in similar quality and for likely the same cost after you figure in materials such as plants and fertilizers and the expense of one's time. They noted that because I planted my garden a little later this year I have to wait some time before even the first tomato will become available. But to me it is well worth the wait. I am willing to be Patient for the garden to slowly grow over weeks before it finally produces fruit. Once it does, there is a huge sense of self-satisfaction in harvesting something I have produced myself. In our own lives this week we want to examine where we invest our time and efforts. Is what I produce worth the wait required to see what is harvested? Do I need more Patience in order for something to achieve its full potential?
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, and create the brilliant star-like light over the nation. Extend blue rays from the center of this light to the nation's four borders and then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how does it feel in my body when I exercise Patience? How does it feel when I am able to be Patient for something I know will be worth the wait? 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, and create the brilliant star-like light over the nation. Extend blue rays from the center of this light to the nation's four borders and then connect to the grid or matrix that extends from the circle.
Ask yourself how does it feel in my body when I exercise Patience? How does it feel when I am able to be Patient for something I know will be worth the wait? 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, July 2, 2010
Meditation Instructions for Sun., July 4, 2010
For this Sunday, July 4th, the focus for our meditation will be on Order. To have to follow various rules, regulations and laws may at times seem restrictive and an imposition, but the absence of any controls would likely result in utter chaos. These restrictions are needed to maintain Order in society; however they need to be created and enforced with a sense of balance so as not to present undue hardships on any particular sector. We have seen in recent years an increase in groups who want to withdraw from society and abandon all need for rules and regulations. Sometimes they take an extreme form and resort to violence to express their opposition to a controlling government. While there are a lot of freedoms allowed by our government, the complete abolition of laws would obviously be ill-advised. This week we want to examine where across our nation, our communities, or in our own lives we see the presence of potential chaos. Then in our prayer and meditation we want to ask that we willingly accept the need for controls that help bring Order.
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 this 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.
Stage 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 the energy of Order across the nation.
The way to do this is to perceive in your body how the quality of Order feels. Ask yourself how do I feel when there is Order in my life? How does it feel in my body I am able to clear away chaos and replace it with Order instead? 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 this 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.
Stage 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 the energy of Order across the nation.
The way to do this is to perceive in your body how the quality of Order feels. Ask yourself how do I feel when there is Order in my life? How does it feel in my body I am able to clear away chaos and replace it with Order instead? 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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