For this Sunday, August 6th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Loyalty. One of the most endearing qualities to our
animal companions is their unfailing Loyalty toward their human
caregivers. Those of you who have had
pets know how they don’t care what mood you are in, what you look like, how
distracted or busy you may be; for them there is the fulfilling sense of joy
just to be in your presence. How many of
us can claim human relationships that are just as unconditional and
forgiving? Admittedly it can be difficult
on occasion to remain Loyal, particularly in light of what one may
perceive as a hurt or slight caused by another.
At the same time, there are limits that can be reasonably be placed on Loyalty. I will never quite understand how an adult
victim of abuse continues to remain Loyal to their partner who delivers
such mistreatment. As a former police
officer, it was particularly frustrating to arrive at the scene of a domestic
dispute only to have the victim, with obvious physical signs of abuse, refuse
to press charges. This week in our
prayer and meditation time let us consider where we place our Loyalty in
our life. May we recognize and appreciate
those qualities that endear others to us and make us readily want to remain Loyal
to them. Likewise, may we examine those
relationships where Loyalty may be misplaced, and ask to be guided how
to best step away from situations and people where our higher good is not being
served.
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 strong
sense of deserved Loyalty toward
another? How does it feel in my body when the Loyalty from those around me help to sustain me through difficult
times? 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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