For this Sunday, May 13th, the focus for our
meditation will be on being Stalwart. The exploitation of fear in a populace is a timeless
tactic used by those who wish to manipulate the thinking of others. It is easier to influence the decision-making
process by persuading people there is a vaguely-defined threat that makes them flee
toward a position they might otherwise never take than it is to try and reason
with them. Such was the ammunition of
the Inquisition, the Salem witch trials, and countless other despicable periods
in human history when a group of people tried to dominate the thinking of
others. In modern times we encounter
this regularly in political campaigns when a candidate seeks to gain votes not
by proving their merit but by instead disparaging their opponent and driving
fear into the hearts of voters as to what will happen if the other individual
is elected. All sides can and have
played this game; it is not the sole bastion of one particular group or
political party or even nation. The antidote
to such manipulation is to remain Stalwart in the face of an unknown or
ill-defined threat. Rather than
over-react in the face of ambiguity it is best to remain firm and summon the
courage to explore the unknown. In other
words, before we engage in a knee-jerk reaction based in fear we would be
better served to stay neutral and first try to learn more about the issue. Through the objective examination of all
sides may we then be suitably armed to make a more informed decision. The challenge can be to stave off the
feelings of panic some can try to induce to prevent people from looking too
closely into the real facts. They attempt
to create a false sense of urgency so we become tempted to skip the careful thought
process and just react. However, if we can
remain calm and courageous we are less vulnerable to such manipulation. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us ask that this nation find the means to remain Stalwart in the
face of efforts to incite fear and manipulate our thinking. May all be willing to pause before making a
critical decision and take time to carefully consider all the facts.
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
remain Stalwart in the face of an
unknown threat? How does it feel in my body when I am able to suppress
feelings of panic and become Stalwart
to take time and think before acting? 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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