For this Sunday, March 8th, the focus for our meditation
will be on Sparks. When I was growing up teachers were far more
than just educators in my life. They
served as role models, encouraging mentors, friends, and instilled a lifelong Spark in me to continually keep
learning. I consider myself to have been
extraordinarily blessed to receive an education in a school system that at the
time was one of the best in the country and was filled with teachers who loved
what they did. Unfortunately, the
teaching profession has drastically changed.
Enrollments in teacher training programs have significantly declined in
less than a decade. Not only are we
turning out fewer new teachers than ever before but those who have been
teaching are leaving the profession in droves.
Mounting frustrations over politicized school administrations, budget
woes, and having to “teach to test” so students can pass mandatory standardized
examinations are demoralizing our teachers.
The teaching profession desperately needs the energy and light of our
prayers to help re-ignite the Spark
in these professionals to instill a love of learning in our young people. This week let us ask that the Spark to teach be fed by the energy of
our prayers and meditation. May all
those who support the teaching profession, to include administrators,
counselors, and any who hopefully Spark
a desire to learn in others be filled with the energy to continue to serve in
this noble profession.
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 a Spark to learn has been ignited by those who have served as my
teachers? How does it feel in my body
when I have a burning desire to learn as a result of being Sparked by those who love to teach?
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 kmiritello@gmail.com
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