For this Sunday, June 26th, the focus for our
meditation will be on Courage. Not too long ago I heard an account of some
middle-school students who noticed one of their classmates, a special-needs
student, being bullied. They decided to
stand up for him against the bully and regularly escorted him to school and
even between classes to protect him. In
the process, they actually got to know him as an individual and developed a
genuine friendship with him. Their
relationship blossomed, and they began inviting him to join them in
after-school play activities. It took
real Courage on the part of these
fifth-grade boys to publicly associate with a peer who was being shunned by
others, but the rewards they all ultimately received were beyond
expectation. Even though at this time of
year schools are on summer recess it is still a period of growth and learning;
the latter is often less academic in nature and more about social
interactions. As the school children
across this nation enjoy the hiatus from their studies let us ask that they be
shown how to stand up with Courage
for others. Through the development of
greater Courage may they find their
return to school in the fall creates an environment with less bullying and
greater acceptance of all despite any differences. Let us spread the energy of Courage through the light of our
prayers and meditation throughout the country and encourage more of our
citizens to stand up to intimidation whatever the source.
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 have stood up
with Courage against those who would
bully others? How does it feel in my
body when I find the Courage to defend
the weak against those who seek to intimidate them? 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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