For this Sunday, February 19th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Compassion. I recently read an article about
nonviolent protest of the type often promoted by such luminaries as Mahatma
Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. I wish
I could recall the author so I could provide attribution, for I found their thoughts
clear and well-reasoned. One of the
points made in the article was when people protest out of fear or anger or
hatred their efforts fail to make a positive contribution. Instead of railing against something,
the organized gathering of people’s energy is better served when it is a public
display for a cause or position.
This is a subtle but important difference. The historic march at Selma, Alabama was an
effort to rally support for the right to vote by racial minorities. Even as the marchers came under assault by
authorities and those who opposed their views, they remained peaceful. They did not react in anger but instead
continued to hold Compassion even for those who objected to who they
were and what they represented. In these
turbulent times it is easy to react to events with anger, hatred, disgust, and
a whole host of negative emotions, none of which energetically serves us
well. This sort of base reaction only
drains us and leaves us less effective in the end. As difficult as it may seem, we want to ask
for the ability to carry Compassion for all, even for those with whom we
may vehemently disagree on a number of issues.
This week in our prayer and meditation time let us ask for gentle
guidance on how to replace the desire for anger or hatred in our hearts with
genuine concern and Compassion, even for those we perceive to be our
enemies. May the spirit of Compassion
rise up across this entire land and help heal the divisions that are tearing us
apart.
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 find sincere Compassion for even the difficult
people in my life? How does it feel in my body when I make the effort to
replace hatred or anger with a sense of Compassion
for others? 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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