For this Sunday, April 30th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Remembrance.
Have you ever had someone
with whom you perhaps had only a passing acquaintance unexpectedly pop into
your mind? There are people we encounter
in life who sometimes have a far greater impact on us than we initially realize. When I was in college I worked at a local
movie theatre selling tickets. An
elderly woman regularly came to matinee showings who was very well-attired, perfectly
coiffed and always attended the movies alone.
I think part of what left an indelible impression on me was her
eyes. They were stunning, a piercing
violet that rivaled Elizabeth Taylor’s memorable look. Our interactions never moved beyond
superficial pleasantries, but there was something about her that noticeably
exuded peace and joy that remains with me to do this day. I’m sure she is no longer living, but for
years now I find her face come into my thoughts. I doubt she had any idea that she left such
an indescribable memory with a young person.
Occasionally I meet up with people with whom I similarly had only a
passing encounter many years prior. It
always stuns me when they make some remark about something I said or did that
stuck with them. Thankfully it is always
some minor act of kindness or thoughtful word, and never the grumpy moments
they seem to recall. But I am always
surprised that they remembered something I considered so trivial. This week during our prayer and meditation
time let us consider how our actions and words may unexpectedly leave a lasting
impression on others. May we ask to
always hold a fond Remembrance in our heart and mind of those who have
had a positive impact on us, and may a greater awareness of how we affect
others help guide us to act in a more loving, thoughtful way.
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 a Remembrance of someone who had a
positive impact on my life? How does it feel in my body when I recognize
my own actions and words may leave a Remembrance
in those I encounter? 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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