For this Sunday, September 6th, the focus for our meditation
will be on Rewards. One of the most common regrets expressed by
those who are near the end of their life is that they wish they hadn’t worked
so hard. Because of their misguided zeal
to succeed at a career they sacrificed time with family and friends that could
never be recaptured. This does not mean
that we should be slothful and abandon all efforts to be successful; it simply
reminds us to maintain a balance in our life so our work drive does not
supplant other aspects that are equally important and Rewarding. To avoid coming
to the end of our life and having this regret we want to remain mindful of
allowing ourselves to experience the Rewards
that come from hard work. As the bumper
sticker says, “Work to Live, don’t Live to Work.” When I am consumed by a project for work it
would be easy for me to remain so focused that I neglect taking care of
myself. Instead, I’ve learned over time
to break the project up into small milestones and to Reward myself when each one is reached. Since I work from home I don’t have the
option of socializing around the office water cooler. But once a task milestone is completed I
permit myself to get up, take a walk with the dog, go get a snack, or do
something that essentially gives myself a pat on the back. Our national holiday this weekend was
established to honor the labors of all workers.
Even as we celebrate our national compulsion with hard work, let us also
consider whether we give ourselves sufficient Rewards for our accomplishments.
This coming week as we return to work or school let us take time to
occasionally pause and give ourselves a well-deserved Reward that shows our efforts are not entirely in vain.
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 willing to Reward myself for a job well done? How does it feel in my body when I recognize
the importance of taking time from work to Reward
my achievements? 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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