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
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