For this Sunday, February 28th, the focus for our meditation
will be on Shift. The Charlotte area hosts an annual gathering
known as SHIFT Charlotte (www.shiftcharlotte.com) to bring
together like-minded people interested in becoming more conscious, authentic,
happy and healthy. Invited speakers,
such as my friend and mentor, Rev. Jennifer Halls, address a variety of spiritual
topics in their presentations. I find it
interesting that the name of the event is SHIFT
Charlotte. To Shift implies a slight movement or change in position or
direction. If you think about it, isn’t
that how all transformation truly begins – with a single, small Shift in behavior? Sometimes when we are seeking a change in our
life, one that may appear to involve a drastic alteration in who we are, our
surroundings, and our life circumstances, the end result can seem so distant
that it is entirely out of reach. The
sense of it being unattainable can prevent us from taking that initial small step
that is needed to begin. The
transformative process may be one that takes a good deal of time – to have a
radical alteration instantaneously could be too upsetting and more difficult to
accept. But, when transformation occurs
gradually, with incremental Shifts,
it can help the change take place in a less traumatic or painful way. The key is to summon the will and courage to
allow that first small Shift to
occur. That is what sets us on the path
for a more complete transformation and ultimately delivers us to a place we may
not even presently be able to imagine.
This week in our prayer and meditation time let us consider whether
there are small, incremental Shifts
we would like to take in our life. Let
us ask to be gently guided on how to Shift
direction that will ultimately lead us to a place where we are more conscious,
aware and in tune with our spiritual purpose.
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 feel in my body when I am able to
make small changes that help Shift
the direction of my life? How does it
feel in my body when I have the courage to take that first step that helps
bring about a long-lasting Shift in
me as a person? 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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