For this Sunday, April 3rd, the focus for our meditation
will be on Self-Acceptance. It is a natural human tendency for us to be
our own worst critics. We much more
readily and harshly chastise ourselves for some fault or failing than we would
ever think to do to a friend. However,
we are all far from perfect, and part of this human experience is getting to
know and Accept ourselves
thoroughly, warts and all. Self-Acceptance doesn’t have to do with
overlooking our flaws but is the complete opposite. It means we have come face to face with those
parts of us we hope others never discover and still manage to love ourselves anyway. Sometimes it can feel difficult to be honest
with others about our inner thoughts, likes and dislikes because we are afraid
of being vulnerable and perhaps rejected if they discover our “true”
nature. However, rather than worrying
about not being Accepted by others
let us instead seek to Accept
ourselves first as a more honest or genuine starting point to establish
relationships with others. If we can
find that capability for Self-Acceptance
within ourselves it can become the first step to holding more compassion for
others. This week in our prayer and
meditation time let us ask to be guided in being kinder with ourselves and how
to be more willing to Accept who we
are, even the parts we may wish didn’t exist.
Through greater Self-Acceptance
may we learn to become more compassionate human beings and show others how to
also be more understanding about their own shortcomings.
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 Accept all of who I am, even those
aspects I sometimes wish didn’t exist?
How does it feel in my body when I am filled with Self-Acceptance that allows me to be compassionate and
understanding not only with myself but also with others? 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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