For this Sunday, April 15th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Community. Many of us live compartmentalized lives. We have our family life, our social life, our
business life, and other similar circles in which we interact with others. Sometimes these Communities overlap
and sometimes they are completely separate from each other with little to
nothing in common. In each sphere we
have the opportunity to enrich our life through our connectedness with
others. At the same time that we benefit
from this engagement we also want to appreciate there is a custodial
responsibility accompanying our membership.
These groups require some effort on our part to remain vibrant, cohesive
Communities. If we take our Communities
for granted or shirk responsibility for their upkeep and expect others to do it
for us they can all too readily disintegrate into scattered states that
eventually fall completely apart. Last
week we spoke about our Communities taking on more responsibility for
those individuals who cannot care for themselves, but we want to recognize our Communities
also require our care and attention for them to continue to function
smoothly. How do we care for our Communities? By adopting an attitude of not just receiving
but also giving when we see a need. This
isn’t something that requires a huge sacrifice of time or money on our
part. Perhaps we pick up trash when
walking through our neighborhood or clean up a break room in our office
environment. We can keep our Communities
healthy by consciously bringing our light into them. Try adopting a habit of intentionally
spreading light as you drive through your neighborhood or walk down a hallway
at home or at work. Over time that light will help support the Community
and keep it energized in a way that contributes positively to all its members. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us consider little ways in which we might act to support our Communities. Let us come to appreciate all that we gain by
our participation in Communities and understand our role and
responsibility for their sustenance.
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 recognize the
benefit I receive by being a member of a Community?
How does it feel in my body when I am willing to contribute even in a small way
that helps support my Community?
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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