Meditation Instructions for Sun., March 16, 2014

For this Sunday, March 16th, the focus for our meditation will be on Diversity. Numerous studies have shown that even slight reductions in the Diversity of organisms in an ecosystem can lead to unexpected changes with widespread consequences.  In the 1960’s a University of Washington zoology professor named Dr. Robert Paine showed that removing starfish from a tidal pool led to the unwanted proliferation of sea urchins (on which the starfish prey) and the elimination of other species altogether such as coral reefs (on which the growing sea urchin population feeds).  Although the human species has pretty much mechanized its guarantee of survival against other predators, there are invaluable advantages to retaining Diversity.  While some might wish that everyone else felt and thought the same way they do, I like to believe it would quickly make for a very dull existence.  Having a Diversity of opinions and ideas introduces a level of synergy into the system that might otherwise not exist.  The old adage, “Two heads are better than one,” has been proven to me time and time again through both professional as well as personal experience.  Inevitably I find my suggestions enhanced by what others contribute to the mix.  For me, Diversity reaches far beyond mere demographics or hiring quotas.  It warmly embraces the richness that comes with varying abilities and perspectives.  This week in our prayer and meditation let us consider how we view Diversity in our life.  Do we find ourselves appreciating the advantages we gain when we welcome greater Diversity around us, or do we instead bristle at the differences it can introduce?

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 welcome the expansion of possibilities that Diversity brings to my life?  How does it feel in my body when I appreciate all that Diversity offers to reduce the numbing similitude of my environment?  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