For this Sunday, July 28th, the focus for our meditation will be on Integration. With the military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan coming to a close our young men and women returning to civilian life face many challenges as they seek to Integrate themselves back into society. Military life is, by nature, full of structure in terms of a chain of command (those who make the decisions for others), one’s daily routine, and even the physical environment with meals, clothing and housing provided. By contrast, civilian life is full of numerous options with little guidance as to how to make the right choice. At the same time, our veterans often find options lacking when it comes to employment opportunities. The skills one acquires from military training seldom translate readily to a civilian career. As a result, our returning military can find themselves ill-prepared to make the transition as they try to Integrate back into their former life. The struggle to Integrate can add to the stress they already are carrying as a vestige of their military experiences. This week in our meditation and prayers let us ask that our returning military find a smooth Integration back to civilian life. May they find their place in society where they feel supported and understood, and may they obtain employment where they feel respected and valued for what they have to offer.
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 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 experience a smooth Integration into new surroundings? How does it feel in my body when I am able to Integrate or transition easily through changes in my life? 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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