For this Sunday, October 8th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Non-judgment.
If you have a chance there
is a short video found at https://tinyurl.com/yatmhrcq
that tells a remarkable story about an unlikely friendship between a male former
Neo-Nazi white supremacist and his female black probation officer. Her approach to the situation is probably
what made the turnaround even possible.
As she states in the video her job was not to Judge him but to be
a source of positive encouragement. It
worked, and they now are as close as family members, and this previously
violent individual now seems more filled with peace in his life. Their story serves as a reminder of how quick
we can be to rush to Judgment, especially when things go wrong or we
encounter people we dislike. I know
people are once again devastated by the senseless violence that occurred last
weekend in Las Vegas. We may never fully comprehend what impelled that individual to perpetuate such an act of evil. However, to turn on each other and begin Judging and even blaming people, officials, politicians, etc., does nothing to better the situation. I recognize this reaction comes from the anger and fear people are feeling. Rather than rush to castigate, perhaps we would be better served to reach out and seek to rationally communicate with those we feel may have fallen short of their duty. By modeling positive support and encouragement instead of Judgment we may have a better chance of our message being heard. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us consider in what way might we be too quick to Judge others in our
life. Let us ask to be directed to a
more positive and supportive stance of Non-Judgment when we are feeling
upset about a person or situation. From
this position of Non-Judgment may we gain the clarity needed to see more
options that can truly make things better rather than worse.
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 withhold
Judgment about others with whom I
disagree? How does it feel in my body when I find the ability to react
with Non-Judgment in a difficult
situation? 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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