For this Sunday, March 13th, the focus for our meditation
will be on Compliments. Insults are not solely the possession of
political campaigns. Much of our entertainment
in the form of television comedies and movies is also based on insults as
characters try to one-up each other with critical remarks deemed wittier than
the next. Our constant exposure to
criticism and insults can have a negative effect by slowly skewing our thinking
and making us more prone to viewing the world through a harsher lens. We consequently find it easier to recognize
the bad rather than the good in someone.
Seeing how liberally people hurl insults at others can make us feel
permitted to do the same. As a result,
this never-ending wave of negative, critical thought becomes more
pervasive. One way to disrupt this
pattern is to consciously try to find something positive to offer in our
remarks. Admittedly, it can be a
challenge in some situations, but by forcing ourselves to glean something Complimentary about another individual
it can actually alter how we feel about them.
Rather than denigrating someone for being too ignorant, too ugly, or too
whatever, we see them instead as being happy or generous or thoughtful. Imagine if our society were to experience
such a shift that everyone began identifying positive, kind things to say about
others rather than jump to criticism?
This week in our prayer and meditation time let us ask to be shown ways
to practice this in our own life. May we
be guided to see through a kinder lens that encourages us to offer Compliments rather than criticism. May the energy of our meditation help bring a
wave of positive thinking that negates the insults that seem so prevalent and
allow our nation to show its kinder, gentler side.
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 receive a Compliment rather than criticism from
others? How does it feel in my body when
I am able to recognize the positive attributes of someone and be willing to
share that with them via a Compliment? 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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