For this Sunday, January 26th, the focus for our meditation
will be on Confidence. Not too long ago I had an unfortunate
incident where my home was accidentally damaged by construction activity on a
nearby lot. Initially it appeared the
people involved were going to remediate the problem, but as weeks dragged on
with no follow-up I became concerned they were reversing their initial stance
and were going to leave me hanging out to dry.
Subsequent communication that turned contentious only further reinforced
this impression and led to periodic cycles of fretful worry over how I would manage
to get the ridiculously expensive repair done.
The problem gnawed at me, woke me up at night and began to relentlessly
loop through my thoughts. Around the
same time I was introduced by a friend to the writings of Tosha Silver, a woman
whose book, “Outrageous Openness,” was mentioned in a prior meditation
post. Her writing is captivating, witty and
profound, and I recalled several stories where she spoke of calling in Divine
Order at times when she faced some difficulty.
Tired of vacillating between anxiety and anger, I figured her method was
worth a try. I began and ended each day
with a prayer, calling in Divine Order, and asking that the problem be resolved
swiftly, easily, and with fairness for all parties. Although I only superficially knew one of the
individuals involved I was aware that he was experiencing some family troubles,
and I prayed for him and his family, surrounding them in light each time. Each time I found myself grinding my teeth
over what had happened I remembered to pause, take a breath, and repeat my
intention to hand the problem over to Divine Order. Without fail when I did this I felt the
anxiety lift, the anger dissipate, and a feeling of calm Confidence wash over me.
Gradually, the peaceful sense of Confidence
remained for longer and longer periods.
I found myself willing to accept however Divine Order meant for this
situation to be resolved with less of a personal ego stake in its outcome. To my utter astonishment, the individual unexpectedly
accepted full responsibility and arranged for a claim to be filed with his
insurer. The outcome only reinforced my
belief in the principle of Divine Order and particularly the feeling of Confidence it affords for all who tap
into that source. While it may not have
been as serious a problem as what others have faced, it confirms that when we
allow Divine Order to fully flow into our life it relieves what otherwise seems
like a foolish need to hold onto worry.
The resulting Confidence it brings
fills us completely, leaving no room for bitterness and resentment. This week in our prayer and meditation let us
examine what burdens we may be clinging to that can be given over to Divine
Order. Let us ask that we be shown how
to fill ourselves with the Confidence
of knowing when we release our worries to Divine Order we ultimately are
blessed beyond expectation. Additionally,
let us ask that the problems and challenges facing our nation as a whole also
be handed over to Divine Order so we may move beyond them and face the future
with Confidence.
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 I am filled with a deep
sense of Confidence that buffers me
against worry and fear? How does it feel
in my body when recognize the presence of Divine Order in my life and the Confidence it brings? 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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