For this Sunday, May 21st, the focus for our
meditation will be on Generosity. When we think of Generosity the most
common interpretation is in the sharing of monetary wealth. Yet there are other, equally valuable ways we
can be Generous with others. I
had the great privilege to work during two different assignments with a
gentleman I considered to be my all-time favorite boss. He was a kind, considerate man who spoke
eloquently but direct and to the point.
Whenever anyone would enter his office he would always ask them to take
a seat in a chair placed not across from his massive desk but near the front corner. Sitting there with no intervening furniture
as an obstacle he would focus his thoughtful eyes on his employee and make them
feel as though they had his complete attention.
He was exceedingly Generous with his time and patience and no
matter how busy I’m sure he was you always got the impression he wanted to hear
what you had to say. His manner made me
feel valued and went a long way to motivating me to always do my very best for
him. In this highly distracted digital
device age we want to remember how important it is to be Generous with
our attention and truly listen to others when we engage them. By taking the time to be fully present in the
conversation and to receive what they are saying with non-judgment it frees the
other person to speak more honestly. If
only our interactions with others followed this guiding principle more often just
think how much better our communication would be and lead us to a deeper appreciation
of each other. This week in our prayer
and meditation time let us consider in what ways might we want to improve our Generosity
by giving our full time and attention to those we encounter. Let us ask to be gently reminded to be
present for those we are trying to listen to and be willing to receive their
message with understanding and compassion for them as an individual and fellow
human being. Similarly, may this same
spirit of Generosity spread across this entire nation and permit the
free and honest exchange of information through our willingness to give others
the consideration of our time and attention.
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
experienced others being Generous
with their time and attention in really listening to what I have to say?
How does it feel in my body when I take the time to be fully present for others
and extend to them the Generosity of
my ability to listen objectively? 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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