For this Sunday, November 27th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Laughter. Today
while returning from a trip to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family I
happened to mention to someone that it was the first time in years all my
siblings had been together and what a great time we had. She remarked I was the first person she’d
heard say that and everyone else she knew was exhausted by having to spend time
with family over the holiday. I’m not
quite sure what made our family gathering different other than how readily we
all are prone to dissolving into Laughter when we are together. We certainly have had our share of arguments,
both growing up and as adults, but one thing we all love to do is Laugh. We find humor in almost everything, and even
managed to bring up the dreaded topic of politics without it dissolving into
fighting. Instead, we found ourselves Laughing
at some of our observations about the recent election gauntlet this nation has
been through. We Laughed at tales
told about each other and the goofy things we had done as kids and even told
stories on ourselves and the dumb things we’d done as adults. Nothing was sacred and nothing was taken too
seriously. All sorts of research studies
have shown the physiological benefits of Laughter. Norman Cousins even wrote a book, “Anatomy of
an Illness,” about his experiences with a serious disease and how Laughter
gave him relief from pain during his recovery.
As we move into the end-of-year holiday period and attempt to recover from
the ordeal of our national election let us try turning to Laughter to
help find healing. May we recognize the
benefits that come from good-natured humor and realize that taking ourselves
and life too seriously often tends to drag us down rather than lift us up. Through the gift of shared Laughter
may we find the healing and unity this country so badly needs.
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 willing to Laugh at myself and not take things too
seriously? How does it feel in my body when I am joined with others in Laughter that helps elevate our mood?
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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