For this Sunday, November 17th, the focus for our meditation will be on
Pilgrimage. When most people think of a
Pilgrimage they often bring to mind the faithful who travel great lengths to a sacred destination in search of fulfillment, enlightenment, or even just as a demonstration of their devotion. For this week’s meditation let us consider a slightly different perspective. Let us think of
Pilgrimage as the process of separating yourself from your ordinary life in a manner that leaves you transformed. No one remains permanently on a
Pilgrimage, so another key element is that you eventually return to that routine life as a changed person. If we are unable to enter into
Pilgrimage by traveling thousands of miles to an exotic locale how then can we achieve this same transformative experience? The opportunities for
Pilgrimage are present even in our normal environment. Consider local retreat centers where you might step out of ordinary life by experiencing a weekend of silence, reading, prayer and meditation. Vary your normal routine and for one weekend skip the relentless pace of running errands, shopping, etc., to instead spend the time taking long walks or hikes in nature. Create an altar in your home with a candle placed in front of a spiritually meaningful image, statue or object and spend time in reflection before it. By removing yourself from ordinary life in this way you may experience the subtle yet powerful changes that are associated with
Pilgrimage. Through this transformative process you may find your return to ordinary life leaves you seeing your surroundings from a fresh perspective that ultimately renews your spirit.
In our efforts this week let us also continue to use the energy of our prayers and meditation to amplify the light that covers and fills this nation. As we perform our meditation this week let us begin by re-energizing the brilliance and power of the light we create. Just as before, 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 changes in my routine and environment leave me with a fresh perspective as though having gone on a
Pilgrimage? How does it feel in my body when I take a moment to step out of ordinary life and honor my spiritual thirst for
Pilgrimage? 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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