For this Sunday, June 24th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Compassion. It is easy to have Compassion for
those who are innocent and find themselves caught up in unfortunate
circumstances. I can’t imagine anyone
seeing the images of young children separated from their families not being moved
to have Compassion for them. But
what about the enforcement officials charged with protecting a nation against
clear dangers such as terrorism and the trafficking of drugs, arms or other
human beings? Most probably lump them all
into a single category of cold-hearted thugs who should be reviled. Having served in law enforcement I can guarantee
you that broad brush is not an accurate portrayal of all who take on that
important task. No doubt there are officers
who go home at the end of a shift completely torn up by what they saw while on
duty. Efforts to equate them to evil Nazis
rely on ad hominem and specious appeals to emotion rather than acknowledge the
situation is more complex than most realize.
I am not happy with recent events, but I also know there are more sides to
a story than what makes for a good sound bite or news headline. Rather than leap too quickly to castigate the
officials directed to carry out regulations that are constantly in a state of
flux and reinterpretation let us pause and consider whether they, too, are
deserving of some Compassion. If
we only offer Compassion selectively then we are falling short of the
real meaning of Compassion.
Instead of rushing to find fault or blame let us pray that those individuals
be given the strength to carry out their duties with Compassion for
those they encounter. May we come to
realize all are deserving of Compassion and may our prayers enable those
charged with the protection of our borders to act with clarity of judgment and
fairness. With the strength of these prayers
may our nation be lifted up so the best resolution to our current painful
circumstances is found.
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 appreciate how
all are deserving of Compassion?
How does it feel in my body when I am able to have Compassion for even those with whom I do not agree? 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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