For this Sunday, December 18th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Solitude.
This time of year quickly becomes
busy with numerous social obligations.
People gather at the workplace or in neighborhoods and communities to
celebrate the holiday season, perhaps exchange gifts, and enjoy some
merriment. For those of us who tend to
be more on the introverted side, this time can be stressful and draining. While I can put on a game face and engage in
chit chat with people I don’t know well I quickly reach saturation and find
myself longing to extricate myself from these social events. Sometimes all I want to do is curl up with a
good book and my dog and enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with Solitude. This morning I began my day with a long hike
in the woods. The temperatures were
surprisingly nice, and I enjoyed the companionship of my dog, the chirping birds,
and the rustling trees. There weren’t
any other hikers out on the trail, and I soaked up the calm that filled the Solitude
of the woods. We all benefit from
periods of Solitude where we can take time to examine our thoughts, to
dialogue with God, and connect with nature.
Such Solitude can help to center and ground us against the
otherwise hectic pace of life. This week
in our prayer and meditation time let us consider how we may find occasional moments
of Solitude even in a busy time of year that will help us recharge. May we be gently reminded of the benefits of Solitude
that bring an inner peace that help insulate us against the pressures of our
world all year long.
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 filled with
the peace that comes with Solitude?
How does it feel in my body when I am still and appreciate a moment of Solitude that helps clear and recharge
my energy? 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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