For this Sunday, February 12th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Perspective. Most of us have at least once in
our lifetime been blindsided by a totally unexpected and seemingly devastating
change in events. Perhaps it came as the
sudden end to a relationship, the loss of a job, or a health crisis. At the time it can seem to turn our world
upside down. But then over time we see
that event from a different Perspective that helps us appreciate some
previously unrecognized benefit. For
instance, we may have been stuck in a dead-end job and couldn’t summon the
initiative to look for something more fulfilling until forced into action. Maybe we tried to make the best of a
relationship that was far from ideal until some watershed event forced us to
finally call an end to the charade. It
isn’t until much later that we realize had that turn of events not occurred we
wouldn’t have been able to make a change that ultimately served us better in
the long run. The problem with Perspective
is it can require time and distance to see more clearly. Until then, it is easy to overreact and spin
ourselves up into an emotional state that only leaves us drained. To acquire Perspective means we may
need to be patient. Rather than leap to
false assumptions and react in a knee-jerk fashion we want to hold back and
wait until time allows the dust to settle so we can see the event more clearly
from all sides. It doesn’t necessarily
mean we sit back passively and wait for fate to play out. Instead, it suggests we want to proceed
conservatively and with caution, realizing we may not yet have all the
information we need to fully understand what is happening. It also means we want to continually seek to
keep an objective and open mind so that we remain receptive to new information that
may prove helpful. This week in our
prayer and meditation time let us ask to be guided in appreciating the
importance of Perspective when we seem to be surrounded by a maelstrom
of upsetting events. May we be assisted
in finding the patience and objectivity that help us to eventually come to a
clearer Perspective that only time and distance can bring.
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 finally am
able to gain a clear Perspective on
an event that had a momentous impact on my life? How does it feel in my
body when I am willing to consider new information over time that helps me see
things from a different Perspective?
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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