Meditation Instructions for Sun., October 28, 2018

For this Sunday, October 28th, the focus for our meditation will be on Humanity.  Our nation has once again been assailed by the violence spurred from prejudice and hatred.  More lives have been lost in the tragic events of this most recent onslaught; lives that cannot be fully measured by a listing of their names, ages, professions, etc.  Underneath these events are the inability to set aside differences and the fear an irrational person feels when they are threatened by those who are not like them.  When someone is so thoroughly consumed with fear and hatred they are incapable of seeing others as Human beings.  It is easier to instead sort them into opposing classes of what the deranged believe they represent.  By neatly binning them in this manner, they become even more generic and lose any sense of individuality.  If only people who feel threatened by those who are different would be willing to suspend judgment and engage in real dialogue instead.  I’m sure they would find all manner of similarities that would make the differences seem less significant.  This is a process that everyone, including those of us who would not resort to violence in the face of differences, would find beneficial.  All of us have prejudices and fears of one sort or another.  If we consciously take the step to resolve those through dialogue and seeking understanding perhaps we can help model for others how to perceive the Humanity in everyone rather than focus on the differences.  This week in our prayer and meditation time let us ask that this nation be filled with the willingness to recognize that each of us is a member of Humanity with more in common than we are unalike.  Let us pray that the spirit of acknowledging the spark of Humanity in every person help us overcome our differences. 

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 set aside differences and appreciate how others who are not like me remain a part of Humanity?  How does it feel in my body when I work to recognize the Humanity in all so I may more easily overlook how we are different?  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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., October 21, 2018

For this Sunday, October 21st, the focus for our meditation will be on Expression.  There is a Sufi saying that goes, “Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates:  Is it true?  Is it necessary?  Is it kind?”  Such wisdom passed down to us through the centuries never seemed more critical than in our modern age.  Thanks to technologies such as the Internet, television and radio, we have immediate access to what someone Expresses publicly.  Although one might think the immediacy and broad dissemination would assure accuracy there is no guarantee even of that.  I have been in online social media forums where mean-spirited falsehoods were quickly spread and become nearly impossible to fully retract or correct.  I have also seen news coverage of events where statements were taken out of context to alter their meaning.  While we may never be able to completely prevent those attempts at manipulation we can control our own speech.  If we were to stop and consider before Expressing ourselves either verbally or in writing what our communication reflects about us, would we still state it?  It sometimes appears too much Expression is coming from places such as anger, hatred, fear, and jealousy.  Instead, we would be better served to Express ourselves from a spiritual foundation that reflects our higher self and not our more base characteristics.  This week in our prayer and meditation time let us consider how our Expression is a reflection of our true self.  Let us ask that we be gently reminded to first weigh how we Express ourselves against the spiritual standard of kindness, truth, and whether it is really necessary, and may more people across this nation be drawn to adopt this same standard in their communication.

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 remember to consider how what I Express can impact others?  How does it feel in my body when I pause to consider whether want I want to Express is true, necessary or kind?  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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., October 14, 2018

For this Sunday, October 14th, the focus for our meditation will be on Integration.  For quite a while I have wanted to try and establish some sort of morning routine that enables me to start the day feeling more connected to Spirit.  Too often it feels as though my daily schedule quickly accelerates out of control, and before I know it I am so consumed with tasks that I have lost sight of this goal.  It was only recently, however, that I finally recognized I was operating under the misconception that my daily life and my spiritual life were separate from each other.  I realized one way to honor this commitment to draw closer to Spirit was to better Integrate my connection with Spirit in everything I do throughout the day.  Washing dishes or cleaning a room can be an invitation to bring Spirit into these activities.  Pulling weeds in the garden can also be an opportunity to increase my awareness of the presence of guidance in my life as I feel their assistance in what I am doing.  Approaching even the most mundane of tasks with greater consciousness by realizing Spirit is always present and offering support provides a multitude of ways to strengthen that connection with the Divine.  When we are more aware of our relationship with Spirit it can also motivate us to rethink how we devote our time and attention.  I may be less interested in reading negative online social media posts or watching television programming that drains rather than fills me.  This week in our prayer and meditation time let us reflect on how we use our talents and resources and whether those activities truly reflect our desire to Integrate the presence of Spirit in all that we do.  May we learn to recognize we are always connected to Spirit and have the support of Guidance available to us in every moment of every day. 

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 desire to more strongly Integrate the presence of Divine Guidance into every aspect of my life?  How does it feel in my body when I go through my daily routine more aware of how fully Integrated Spirit is with everything I do?  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

Meditation Instructions for Sun., October 7, 2018

For this Sunday, October 7th, the focus for our meditation will be on the Divine Feminine.  Astrologically we have been entering into an era in which we will see an increasing influence from the energy of the Divine Feminine.  This is a subtle but powerful energy that enhances our ability to be receptive to intuition.  It is important to recognize this is an energy that is equally vital to both men and women; it is not the singular domain of one gender or the other.  In honoring the presence of the Divine Feminine in all of us we become more nurturing and supportive and less competitive and forceful.  There can still be a fierceness to this energy, particularly if the protective maternal instincts are roused, but it tends to make us more emotionally sensitive and aware.  Acknowledging the Divine Feminine leads to an awakening and expansion of our heart that helps us act with more compassion in our dealings with others.  These are all qualities that benefit both genders, and to allow that energy to be nourished in us has the potential to create a kinder, gentler world.  Given all the turmoil in our nation we want to find a way to halt the flow of anger that seems to erupt like uncontrolled lava and instead breathe in the calming, grounding energy of the Divine Feminine.  This week in our prayer and meditation let us ask that a greater appreciation of this sacred force resonate through our entire country.  May all people come to recognize the importance of the influence of the Divine Feminine and be drawn to perpetuate its loving energy in every aspect of our lives.

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 aware of the presence of the powerful energy of the Divine Feminine in the world?  How does it feel in my body when I recognize the important influence of the Divine Feminine in my life?  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