For this Sunday, February 18th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Loyalty. This past week the traditional Chinese
calendar begins a new year designated as the Year of the Dog. One of the most endearing qualities of our
canine companions is their unparalleled Loyalty, even in circumstances
where it may appear to be entirely unwarranted.
One of the things we can learn from is how to remain Loyal even after
discovering another person’s failings.
None of us is without fault, and the beauty of true Loyalty is it
makes us rise above deficiencies. We
accept the other person for who they are, warts and all. This is not to say we don’t set healthy
boundaries in our relationships, but it is more about recognizing that there
will be times when one or the other of us will stray temporarily from our
intended path. The beauty of Loyalty
is we accept the other person with welcoming arms devoid of any “I told you so”
smackdown. It is this unabashed Loyalty
that makes the story of the Prodigal son so heartwarming. Shameful and humiliated as he returns home,
the son is not only allowed back but is richly embraced by his father for his
reappearance wipes away the sorrow of his presumed loss. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us consider whether we are capable of true Loyalty to those who are
special in our life. Let us ask to be
guided how to see beyond mistakes to recognize the value of each person as an
individual. Through the act of Loyalty
may we encourage others to overcome imperfection and seek to attain their higher
potential.
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
hold onto a sense of Loyalty for
those around me, even in the face of imperfections? How does it feel in
my body when I see beyond the failures of others and remain Loyal to them in a truly loving way?
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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