Meditation Instructions for Sun., Aug. 29, 2010

For this Sunday, August 29th, the focus for our meditation will be on Celebration. The list of holidays and commemorative days observed around the world is incredibly diverse. There are holidays in honor of important events in each nation's history as well as for each religion. One of the most universal events Celebrated globally is one's birthday. It is a time to revel in joy at the miracle of one's presence here on earth. A Chinese acupuncturist I know once told me every day should be welcomed as though it is your birthday. It brings a different feeling to the start of each day, awakening as though it is a special event and one worthy of Celebration. In our meditation this week we want to acknowledge how precious is each day of our life and to "seize the day" by recognizing that each day is truly worthy of Celebration.

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 looking forward with excitement to a Celebration? How does it feel when I take part in a Celebration of some special event? 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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., Aug. 22, 2010

For this Sunday, August 22nd, the focus for our meditation will be on Dependability. To be Dependable implies someone can be counted on to follow through on their promises. In 1999 a former economics professor named Dr. Muhammad Yunus wrote a book titled, “Banker to the Poor.” In it he describes his efforts to help eradicate poverty by creating a micro-lending program for the very poor of Bangladesh. Prior to his lending program the poor and especially women were unable to borrow from traditional banks because they did not own any property to secure the loan as collateral. He describes the reaction of traditional bankers to his proposals to lend small amounts of money to the poor to enable them to develop businesses that would sustain them and eventually lead them out of poverty. The bankers were convinced his program would fail because the very poor could not be trusted to repay the loans. Counter to almost everyone’s expectations the program resulted in unheard of levels of loan repayments that far exceeded those of traditional collateralized loans to far more fortunate individuals. The poor borrowers, given the opportunity, demonstrated without a doubt their trustworthiness and Dependability. This week in our meditation we want to examine whether there are people we have too readily dismissed as not being Dependable and who may simply need an opportunity to be shown more trust. In addition, are there occasions where we find ourselves not following through on our own word? The hectic pace of our world can so easily intrude and get in the way of what we may have pledged to others. Are there changes we need to make to increase our level of Dependability to others? Are there aspects to our life that we have too easily allowed to interfere with our Dependability?

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 following through with my intentions and being Dependable? How does it feel when I recognize others who are Dependable? 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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., Aug. 15, 2010

For this Sunday, August 15th, the focus for our meditation will be on Intuition. A dear friend of mind, Jennifer Halls, has the rather unusual profession of being an Intuitive Coach [you can find a link to Jennifer's site on the top left corner of the Meditation Project blog]. Her work helps clients get more in touch with their inner wisdom, that little voice we all have inside ourselves that helps us make better decisions, solve problems, and more importantly broaden our perspective on life. As her web site points out, numerous respected scientists, thinkers, executives and others credit intuition for their accomplishments. It is something we all possess, yet all too often we fail to recognize that "inner knowing;" if we only paid attention to it life would be a lot easier. I firmly believe that if we all gave consideration to our Intuition before making key choices it would result in our exercising far better judgment. Goodness knows just scanning newspaper headlines these days it seems there would be far fewer problems if everyone exercised even just slightly better judgment in their words and actions. This week in our meditation we want to ask that people across this nation become more aware of and willing to access their inner wisdom and rely on Intuition to better guide them.

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 in touch with the inner wisdom that I call Intuition? How does it feel when I recognize the inner voice that helps me use Intuition to make better decisions? 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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., Aug. 8, 2010

For this Sunday, August 8th, the focus for our meditation will be on Humility. When true Humility is present it signifies the acknowledgement that there is something greater than oneself. In the absence of Humility one's actions are driven by ego, and this becomes a common source of discord and unrest. Think about how many wars and other violent acts over the centuries have been motivated by ego. If only those whose actions were prompted by ego could have instead recognized a desire for Humility these conflicts may never have occurred. While some might say Humility reflects how insignificant we are I propose it instead reflects the grandeur of the universe and acknowledges that we are a part of that. Rather than emphasizing worthlessness it fosters a sense that we are actually greater as a consequence of contributing in a small way to the vastness around us. By embracing Humility one's motivations become extended beyond the limitations of our own sphere. We are able instead to embrace and support actions that benefit a larger whole. In our meditation this week we want to ask that a desire for true Humility be encouraged in our own thoughts and actions. At the same time please ask that a desire for more Humility be extended across this nation.

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 acting with true Humility? How does it feel when I recognize I am part of a greater whole and am able to embrace a sense of Humility as a result? 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