For this Sunday, August 28th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Humility. There’s a video of a musician
I recently saw on social media that totally captivated me with the Humility as well as the amazing talent of
the performer. A folk musician named Ted
Yoder who plays the hammered dulcimer had his son videotape him while he
performed his version of an iconic song by the popular band, Tears for
Fears. He was shown in his backyard, his
wife and children sitting nearby, and their menagerie of pets including kittens
and a raccoon romping in the background.
The video almost overnight became an Internet sensation and in just a
few days had been viewed more than 30 million times (and climbing) and earned
him a write-up in The Huffington Post.
All he wanted to do was share his music and his love of this ancient
instrument with others. He had no idea
it would turn out as popular as it did, and the public reaction reduced him and
his wife to tears. What is it about this
performance that clearly resonated with so many people? For one, it was totally unpretentious in
nature – no fancy sound system or lighting, barefoot and dressed in a t-shirt
and jeans – just him and his instrument which he played so beautifully. I also think it was the genuineness of how he
presented himself. He seemed completely
authentic in who he was, and his love of music was the focus, not himself. For me, this example stands in sharp contrast
to the spectacle that our national election has become. Rather than bringing attention to the
important issues and needs of constituents, it seems instead to be all about
the ego of those invested in running for office. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us ask that the spirit of Humility
and authenticity begin to infuse our political system. May the same Humility shown by this skilled musician encourage our politicians
to be more genuine and willing to present their true selves to the public rather
than the artificial image created by public relations staff.
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 recognize and
appreciate the presence of Humility
in others? How does it feel in my body when I see the authenticity of Humility in how others behave?
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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