For this Sunday, September 25th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Appreciation. A schoolteacher in Florida named
Chris Ulmer begins every day spending several minutes one-on-one with his
students just to shower them with praise and let them know how much he Appreciates
them as individuals. Over time he found
this practice modified their behavior with each other. Soon he noticed students spontaneously complimenting
each other and showing more patience with their fellow classmates. By feeling Appreciated they more
readily wanted to interact with others in a loving way rather than with
anger. The power of being acknowledged
and Appreciated was transformative and helped his students to blossom as
individuals. This week when we look
across this nation at all the strife that has resulted in acts of violence, in
protests, and in anger and hatred let us consider how to help our country be
transformed through the power of love and praise. Find opportunities over the next week to let
others know how much you Appreciate them for who they are. Reach out to someone who may be different from
you and acknowledge them in a way that makes them feel valued. Let those in law enforcement who truly want
to serve and protect know that they, too, are Appreciated for the
difficult work they do. By modeling our readiness
to express Appreciation for others may we generate a wave of change that
extends far beyond our communities and helps this nation ease the struggles
that appear to want to consume us.
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 others express Appreciation for who I am? How
does it feel in my body when I see the impact that can change someone else when
I relate how much I Appreciate 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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