For this Sunday, February 25th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Options. One of the most rational and well-thought-out
responses I’ve read to the terrible tragedy in Parkland, Florida was a blog
posting by author and speaker Dr. Brené Brown (you can read her
thought-provoking post at https://tinyurl.com/y9kbknco ). She points out
the false dichotomies so prevalent in the current arguments going back and
forth on how to fix the perplexing issue of gun violence. I agree with her that there is no simple, one-size-fits-all
solution to the problem. I also agree
with her that the divisive discourse does nothing to help move us toward a
resolution. It’s much easier for people
to fall blindly into the polarity of pro/anti rather than take the time to
think deeply about all aspects of a problem.
Only through the open, thoughtful exchange of ideas can we create a
multitude of Options that may help.
With a problem this complex, I am convinced it will take an entire
mosaic of changes and actions to find an effective solution. If we allow ourselves to simply lash out in
anger at one group or another, it prevents us from seeing other
possibilities. This approach is true for
many issues, not just the challenge of gun violence. Our nation and society would benefit from a
broader willingness to engage in civil discussion on all the topics that too
readily splinter us into opposing groups.
This week in our prayer and meditation let us ask that all across this
nation seek to engage in genuine, thoughtful discourse on all our troubling
issues so we may collectively discover a richer set of Options to help
ease these problems. Let us sincerely
ask for the assistance of divine guidance to help remove our blindfolds and
allow us to see different perspectives that lead to workable Options instead
of greater rancor.
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 creatively
think of different Options when
faced with a challenge? How does it feel in my body when I can set aside
my initial beliefs and consider the opinions of others to help us both find the
most beneficial Option to a problem?
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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