For this Sunday, November 29th, the focus for our meditation
will be on Change. I am a huge believer in the power of prayer
and definitely have faith in the miracles it can produce. Therefore, I was surprised to read a response
from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the recent Paris attacks, when he wrote, “Violence is a reaction by short-sighted,
out-of-control people. At 81, I believe
it cannot be resolved through prayers or government help. We have to begin the Change at individual level and then move on to neighbourhood and
society.” When I first glanced at
the quote I thought he was dismissing the value of prayer but after reading the
message more carefully I realized he was exhorting people around the world of
all faiths to do more than just pray. In
addition to our prayers we need to also be willing to first Change ourselves before we can expect Change from those around us. I’ve written before about the ripple effect
in the power of what we are trying to manifest through our meditation and
prayer practice, and this is a another good example of that spreading chain
reaction in what we do. Let us this week
in our prayer and meditation look within and identify what we would like to see
Change about ourselves. Let us ask for divine assistance in being
gently directed toward ways that will help make a lasting Change that would be beneficial in our life. By triumphing over Change in ourselves, may we ask that the ability to Change likewise spread to our families
and friends, our work place, our neighborhoods and communities, and eventually
across this nation and around the globe.
In kick-starting a campaign of true Change
may we help others also make needed shifts that will be capable of eliminating
hatred and evil in this world.
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 what do I recognize in myself that I would love
to be able to Change? How does it feel in my body when I am able to
make a shift that Changes me as an
individual? 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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