For this Sunday, January 6th, the focus for our meditation
will be on Respect. Lately I have noticed an increasing trend
toward remarks by public figures or posted by ordinary citizens on social
networking sites that go beyond the pale of blunt criticism of our elected
officials. More and more often these comments
cross over into viciousness in the way they intentionally try to denigrate an
individual they don’t even know personally.
The vitriol behind these remarks is evident, and it is clear they are
attempts to fan the flames of discontent among people who do not approve of
those in office. Elections can be so
incredibly polarizing for our nation. I
think back to this past fall and the numerous posts on Facebook from people I
know, people I respect, but whose opinions certainly differ from mine, and the disappointment
I felt when I would read comments that were filled with animosity. It is one thing to hold our elected officials
accountable and to speak freely when we believe they are not serving us or the
nation well; it is another to unfairly attack another’s character. As a nation we need to begin to realize that
when we attack those in office we weaken our own country. Whether we voted for them or not, whether we
like them or not, we must acknowledge the authority of their office and accord
them the Respect that brings. If you genuinely believe the elected official
is not the right person for that office, then pray that they acquire the traits
that would better help them to serve.
Lashing out in anger against our officials only diminishes the strength
of this country. Let us this week in our
prayer and meditation recognize the importance of Respect for all who hold elected office, and may we ask that across
this nation citizens develop a sense of Respect
that helps rather than hinders our country’s efforts.
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. 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 the
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 act with Respect toward others? How does it feel in my body when I acknowledge the importance of Respect for those who serve? 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
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