For this Sunday, March 19th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Exploration.
The first successful attempt
to summit the top of Annapurna, a Himalayan mountain peak in Nepal, occurred in
June 1950 by a French expedition. The
team consisted of experienced alpine climbers, but it still took about two
months from when they began their trek toward Annapurna before they reached the
top. Since they were the first team to
make the attempt they operated with limited foreknowledge of how to make the
best approach. Maps that had been
roughly sketched of the area were often inaccurate, and the climbers had to
break into groups to perform lengthy reconnaissance just to determine which
face of the mountain showed the best route and even how to approach the base to
begin a climb. Many attempts were made
that were unsuccessful before they finally chose the route that eventually led
them to the top. Before then, the vast
majority of the expedition’s time was spent in failure and disappointment. In many ways life reflects their adventure in
that we often need to try things with an attitude of Exploration that
presumes if we are not successful we will still gain valuable knowledge from
the experience. Sometimes, though, the
fear of failure can hold us back from even being willing to Explore an
unknown direction. As a result, we never
take that first step. We cling instead
to what is comfortable and known, but that prevents us from achieving
growth. This week in our prayer and
meditation time let us ask to be given the courage to Explore what we
may have hesitated to try in our life.
May we recall the intrepid Explorers who have gone before us and
learn from their experiences how to succeed in the face of the unknown.
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 have been
brave enough to Explore unfamiliar
territory in my life? How does it feel in my body when I have attained
success through Exploration of
things I was hesitant to try before? 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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