Meditation Instructions for Sun., Sept. 29, 2013

For this Sunday, September 29th, the focus for our meditation will be on Anchoring.  Popular Christian author C.S. Lewis did not always hold the strong faith and beliefs that characterized his writing.  As a young man he rejected the notion of God and became an atheist.  During World War I he served in the infantry and fought in the trenches in France, experiencing first-hand the horrors of war as friends were killed before his eyes and he was wounded.  Falling into a deep depression, he foundered for several years before eventually reclaiming his faith.  A strengthened spiritual foundation served to Anchor him and led him to eventually become a source of inspiration for many others through his talks and writings.  This week in our meditation let us consider whether we are sufficiently Anchored in our faith.  For those who may be struggling with feeling lost and adrift, let us ask that they be led to a stronger sense of faith in God that will ultimately help Anchor them against the trials of life.

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 am Anchored in a strong, unshakeable foundation of faith?  How does it feel in my body when I know my faith is Anchoring me against the vicissitudes of 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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., Sept. 22, 2013

For this Sunday, September 22nd, the focus for our meditation will be on Attention.  This past week saw another senseless and entirely avoidable act of violence when an apparently mentally ill young man opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard and all too abruptly ended over a dozen lives.  Once again, as authorities try to piece together what led to the shooting, numerous clues emerge as to the gradual unraveling of the shooter’s mental state.  Just as with the incidents in a movie theater in Boulder, Colorado, on a military base at Fort Hood, Texas, or the campus of Virginia Tech, signs are revealed that could have prevented such tragedies.  In each instance, people in contact with the killer saw troubling indications regarding their behavior but failed to pay enough Attention to recognize the seriousness and take action.  Obviously, none of these people knew for certain how events would play out and therefore were reluctant to call Attention to the disturbed individual.  In some instances the individuals themselves tried to contact authorities or mental health professionals to obtain needed care, but no one paid sufficient Attention to recognize the severity of their illness.  This week let us use the power of our meditation and prayer to help shed light on the needs of those with mental illness that they may receive the care and Attention required to keep them and those around them safe from harm.  Additionally, with a mental health care system that is severely hampered by lack of resources and burdensome regulations let us use the light of our meditation to offer support for all who are trying to aid those in need of Attention and assistance for mental illness.

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 recognize the importance of paying Attention to the state of those around me?  How does it feel in my body when I am able to bring Attention to those who are in need?  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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., Sept. 15, 2013

For this Sunday, September 15th, the focus for our meditation will be on Vibration.  Have you ever held a tuning fork in your hand after striking it to make it Vibrate?  If you grasp the tuning fork too firmly the Vibrations will quickly be dampened and cease prematurely.  This week’s meditation is a reminder that we are forever in a “soup” of Vibrations that surround us, but sometimes we do not allow ourselves to be receptive or open to their presence.  When we do pause and find that moment of inner stillness to become more aware of their presence it can be a wonderful experience.  The feeling or perception of a Vibration different from ours reminds us of all that exists around us in the form of other beings, both incarnate and disincarnate, as well as the Vibrations of the earth beneath our feet and the universe that embraces us.  These Vibrations can transmit knowledge, healing, and support if we allow ourselves to take them in.  However, if we hold ourselves with too much rigidity or close ourselves off to resonating with these Vibrations we become like the tuning fork that isn’t allowed to quaver.  This week in our meditation let us ask that we become more receptive to perceiving those Vibrations so we may receive all they have to offer.  May we ask for assistance in letting go of any tension that prevents us from achieving resonance with those Vibrations and allow them to move through us with ease and comfort.

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 am able to perceive the presence of Vibrations that surround me?  How does it feel in my body when I am willing to allow the Vibrations of the universe to resonate within me?  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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., Sept. 8, 2013

For this Sunday, September 8th, the focus for our meditation will be on Calling.  Some people consider a “Calling” to be an indicator that one is directed toward a religious life or possibly a specific profession.  Tom Ryan, the author of a wonderful book titled, “Following Atticus,” believes it is much more commonplace than that.  In his on-line blog, Tom writes, “When something inspires you and tells your heart where you are meant to be, what you are meant to do, you have to have the courage of your convictions to take that leap of faith.  It takes place every time you reach for something more, become something more – whether you planned it that way, or were forced into it.”  An indication that it is indeed a Calling and not just a momentary whim comes when there are persistent signs rising up in our path to compete for our attention.  It is the universe’s way of not letting us be distracted into going in the wrong direction.  Yet, when we believe we have a Calling in life it often can appear to be pulling us in a direction we may not initially want to take.  By heeding its Call there can be unimaginable rewards waiting for us, but it can be easy to not want to leave our comfort zone to pursue the unknown path.  This week in our meditation let us consider whether we have recognized the indications of a Calling in our life.  Let us ask whether instead we have too long disregarded those signs and if there is another direction we may want to take in order to attain what is ultimately in our best interest.

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 have been aware of the signs of a Calling in my life?  How does it feel in my body when I have chosen to act on a Calling and redirected 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