For this Sunday, January 15th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Service. For inspiration for this week’s meditation I
am turning once again to the John O’Donohue poem, “For a Leader,” which I have
vowed will become part of my daily prayer practice over the next four
years. Another line in his stirring,
memorable poem reads, “May you act not
from arrogance but out of Service.”
Our President-Elect will be sworn into office this coming Friday. He has achieved some measure of success in
business but has never before Served in an elected political office. It will be an interesting experiment to see
if some of the practices that worked in the business world will translate as
effectively into the convoluted world of politics. During my time in government I survived at
least one ill-fated attempt to transform a federal organization into something
that operated more like a private sector business. While it sounded like a great concept
initially, filled with the potential to bring greater efficiency and
streamlining, in practical reality it was an abysmal failure. I’m not exactly sure why, other than the
behemoth of a bureaucracy can be a daunting thing to try and transform. What is apparent is that our federal
government has its weaknesses and flaws.
To correct them may take more than whatever is the latest business trend
in efficiency. I hope and pray this next
President comes to recognize this important office requires much more of a
leader beyond what may have helped run a business. What is more essential is the sincere desire
to be of Service to the nation, which demands setting one’s own ego and
agenda aside. This week in our prayer
and meditation time let us ask that all our elected officials stepping into the
role of leadership and responsibility recognize the importance of Service. May they develop a sincere desire to be of Service
to all citizens and find the means to help lead this nation forward during
difficult times.
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 recognize the
importance of being of Service to
others? How does it feel in my body when I am willing to take on a role
of leadership and responsibility that is driven by Serving others rather than myself? 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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