Meditation Instructions for Sun., Dec. 16, 2012

For this Sunday, December 16th, the focus for our meditation will be on Love and Light.  None of the words used to describe the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut this week manages to capture the immense grief brought on by such an incident.  It is beyond comprehension to further try to understand even how or why something like this could occur.  As our nation pauses to mourn the loss of these young innocents let us also consider our response to this heartbreaking episode.  Some will want to use the occasion to rant and rave about various political agendas and demand change in laws and regulations.  Others will revile the perpetrator and bemoan the lost opportunity to seek vengeance.  But if a call for change is needed, it is best done from the perspective of clear-headed objectivity and not a visceral reaction to a heinous incident.  Any response fueled by anger and hatred only allows more darkness to seep into our soul.  Instead, let us focus our energy on bringing Love and Light to the victims and their families.  When incomprehensible evil manifests in our world the only recourse to fighting darkness is Light; choosing to lash out in rage merely strengthens the darkness. 

In our efforts this week let us also use the energy of our prayers and meditation to amplify the light that covers and fills this nation and especially Newtown, Connecticut.  As we perform our meditation let us re-energize the brilliance and power of the light we create.  Begin by forming a concentrated ball of light that is so bright it is almost impossible to look directly at it.  Raise this sphere of light up high over Newtown and then the entire nation and then let its rays cascade down to create a solid, impenetrable dome of light that completely covers every inch of our country.  From shore to shore and border to border let the entire continent be filled with this brilliant, dense light that will serve to magnify the best and highest qualities of our country and the people who live across its vast lands. 

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, and connect to the circle of others participating in this project. 

Ask yourself how do I feel when I choose to bring Love and Light to help console others?  How does it feel in my body when I am filled with the energy of Love and Light rather than anger and darkness?  Then send the energy and intention of those feelings to 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