For this Sunday, December 11th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Building.
This past week John Glenn,
the first American to circumnavigate the earth in space, passed away at the age
of 95. He was a courageous pioneer who
not only served his country as an astronaut but also represented his home state
of Ohio in the U.S. Senate for twenty years.
During his lifetime he saw a lot of changes in this country and our
society, but he never lost his optimism.
He is quoted as saying, “Don’t give in to complacency and cynicism. Don’t ignore what is bad, but concentrate on Building
what is good. Don’t take America and the
values reflected in our form of government for granted. And never forget that in our democracy, the
government is not ‘them’ – it is ‘us.’”
At a time when cynicism and negativity seem rampant, there is much
wisdom in his words. I completely
understand how people feel discouraged and seriously concerned about the future
of this country. Yet, if we only seek to
tear down and criticize rather than Build up and make positive change
our efforts do not contribute in a beneficial way and are simply a waste of our
time and energy. As Senator Glenn
suggested this is not about passivity or apathy. The government is our creation, and it is our
responsibility to see that it acts in a manner that truly reflects the values
and ethics of this great country. However,
the most effective way to shape this country’s future is to act with the intent
to Build up rather than tear down.
This week in our prayer and meditation time let us ask to be shown how
to help Build something that contributes to our society and nation in a
constructive way. May we be guided how
to assist this country in a manner that brings positive change instead of more
negativity and ask that this same energy spread across our entire land.
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 Built something that makes a beneficial
difference in the world? How does it feel in my body when I desire to
contribute positively by Building
rather than perpetuate the destruction of negativity? 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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