For this Sunday, September 17th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Humor. In his 2002 book titled, “Nothing Is
Impossible: Reflections on a New Life,” actor Christopher Reeve talks about the
importance of Humor following an equestrian accident that left him
paralyzed. His life was forever altered
by that accident, but as the title of his first book, “Still Me,” attested, he
wanted people to recognize he was still the same person inside. To set others at ease and to help return to
some sense of normality in his life he embraced Humor. As Reeve puts it, “When things are really
bad, you have to laugh. We use Humor
to relieve tension and cope with many things in life that are whimsical and
even absurd.” The gallows Humor of
those in high-stress jobs and environments is a well-known phenomenon. It helps relieve the pressure of what they
have to deal with far too often that would otherwise lead to burnout. Rather than take ourselves too seriously,
perhaps we would all be mentally healthier and happier if we regularly allowed
ourselves to just see some Humor even in difficult situations. It is interesting to me that some people view
spirituality as something “sacred” that should not be perceived as comical in
any way. Yet, I am quite certain that
those in the spirit world who are there to assist us very much retain a sense
of Humor and enjoy using it in their interaction with us. Perhaps they understand better than we here
on earth do that we need Humor to help us make it through life’s
challenges. This week in our prayer and
meditation time let us consider whether we sufficiently appreciate the value of
Humor in our life. Let us ask to
be gently reminded of the benefits Humor can bring so we can more easily
surmount the difficulties we all face.
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 am able to use
Humor to help me through a difficult
situation? How does it feel in my body when I appreciate how Humor makes me feel better when I am
stressed or upset? 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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