For this Sunday, December 16th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Differences. I recently read an account by a person who
was born with a genetic defect that left them physically deformed. They endured years of multiple surgeries
growing up and, not unexpectedly, years of bullying from their peers in
school. At one point they even
contemplated suicide as a result of feeling ostracized by society. Fortunately, they were able to find the courage
to keep going and eventually embraced their uniqueness. Despite the pressure during adolescence to
fit in and be like everyone else they realized their Differences were
what defined them as an individual. Life
would be awfully boring if all of us were exactly the same. It is our Differences that introduce an
interesting variety into life. Unfortunately,
it is the fear of what makes us Different from each other that is the
basis for prejudice and biases. We are
afraid of what we don’t understand, and if what we see in others is not what we
are used to being surrounded by they may represent a threat to us. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us examine what makes us Different from others. Let us ask to be supported in our desire to
be Different and to recognize the value we bring by our uniqueness.
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
what makes me unique and Different
from others? How does it feel in my body when I embrace rather than
reject the Differences of others around
me? 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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