For this Sunday, September 2nd, the focus
for our meditation will be on Service. This weekend the nation eulogizes the passing
of Senator John McCain. Because of the
nature of his illness he had time to ponder the inevitable and speak about his
battle with cancer and reflect on his life.
In one interview he was asked how he wanted to be remembered, and he
immediately gave the simple response, “He Served his country.” Our life is best utilized not by the pursuit
of self-satisfaction but by using our gifts and talents in the Service
of others. One does not need to be a
member of the military or take a political office to Serve. Some of us may be called to Serve
where we work or perhaps in the communities where we live with the intent of
making them a better place. For all of
us, Service involves doing what we can to improve the places where we
live, work or attend school. It means
keeping in focus the higher good for all and not allowing our own desires to
distract our attention. Service
can be as simple an act as picking up a piece of litter in a public area or volunteering
your time for a charitable group. This
week in our prayer and meditation time let us ask that the spirit of Service
resonate across this nation so more people will be willing to act with the greater
good in mind rather than behave selfishly.
Let us ask that this nation pause to honor Sen. McCain’s selflessness in
his desire to be of Service to his country and be inspired by his
example.
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 have freely
given of my time and talents to Serve
the needs of others? How does it feel in my body when I appreciate the Service of others who work to leave
their surroundings a little better? 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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