For this Sunday, March 25th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Safety. Abraham Maslow postulated a theory known as
the “hierarchy of needs” that made an important contribution to our
understanding of human psychology. It
states basic essential needs, such as food, shelter, Safety, etc., must
be met before an individual can progress in their development and learning. If I do not get enough to eat or cannot find
shelter against the elements it is unlikely I will be able to focus my attention
on mastering other life skills necessary to evolve into a fully contributing member
of society. Many of us go through life never
having to experience such essential threats such as real hunger, homelessness,
or physical danger. It can be difficult
to fathom what it is like for those who do face such hazards. When I was a grade school student I recall participating
in occasional air raid drills at school.
A bell would signal the start of the drill and students would troop into
the hallways and crouch down against the inner walls until the “all clear” was
announced. It is laughable now to think
those drills were presumably to make us ready in the event of a nuclear bomb. There certainly is no recollection of any fear
or distress associated with the experience.
The likelihood of a nuclear bomb being dropped on our school was a
vague, distant threat that didn’t seem real. I can’t imagine what it must be like for
students today who face a genuine threat of violence in their schools. It is inconceivable to me that I would have
to try and concentrate and learn in an environment where at any moment we could
find ourselves under an actual attack.
The pervasive situation with school violence is a concerning one, and I
by no means have the answer. What I do
have is the capability to pray, and I ask that this week in our prayer and
meditation time we all focus our efforts on seeking a solution to this endemic
problem. Let us ask that a way be found
to help children feel Safe and protected, especially in their
schools. May we all agree to work
together to find an answer that helps our young people be free to develop into
the best human beings they can be and thus secure the future of our entire
nation.
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 know I am
totally protected and Safe from harm?
How does it feel in my body when I appreciate the importance of Safety in my environment for me to
function optimally? 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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