For this Sunday, January 8th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Adventure. We are only a couple of weeks away from the
inauguration of a new President; one who has been at the center of a storm of
controversy and generated much fear and anger, particularly for those who
opposed his election. The time is here
to turn away from that negativity and instead focus on what we can do to help
elevate him to what this nation needs. I’ll
be the first to admit I think this next four years is going to require a lot of
prayer for our country to try to resolve so many fundamental issues that appear
to be tearing us apart. If you aren’t
sure what to pray, former Irish priest and renowned poet John O’Donohue wrote a
poem that is perfectly suited as the basis for prayer that will help our
nation. It is titled, “For a Leader,”
and calls upon the qualities of wisdom, kindness, graciousness, decorum, etc.
to rest upon a leader’s mantle. We need
these qualities more than ever, and through the power of our prayer and
meditation we can help transform leaders to become better individuals. The last line of the poem reads, “May leadership be for you a true Adventure
of growth.” To enter on an Adventure
implies there is much that is unknown before us, and perhaps we may not yet
possess all the skills and knowledge that will be required. Part of participating in an Adventure
is the opportunity for growth that it brings.
If we aren’t yet prepared to take on an Adventure the process
itself will help us develop those needed capabilities. Our nation stands on the cusp of an Adventure,
and the nature of the ride will depend on what we contribute through the energy
of our prayers. This week in our prayer
and meditation time let us focus on the spiritual aspects of Adventure
and ask that our nation and leaders be assisted as we embark on this uncertain
journey.
(If you would like
to read the John O’Donohue prayer, “For a Leader,” in its entirety, please go
to http://www.aaronkeyes.com/blog/2014/1/8/for-the-leader).
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 about to
embark on the uncertain path that is brought by Adventure? How does it feel in my body when I recognize the
growth I can attain when I am willing to be Adventurous? 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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