For this Sunday, March 10th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Modeling. I just returned from attending a
concert with a singer/performance artist named Puddles Pity Party. I’ve seen him several times now, and one
thing that always amazes me is the diversity of his fan base. When you look around the performance venue
you will see families with young children seated next to burly guys with
multiple tattoos and piercings, or hipsters sitting beside older people dressed
in their Sunday best and everyone engaged in conversation with each other. If I were to show you a photo of the audience,
you would be hard-pressed to even guess at the genre of music they have gathered
to hear because of the eclectic and diverse nature of their makeup. At the core is a performer who makes a point
of being inclusive of everyone. He doles
out equal measures of compassion, kindness, good humor, and understanding to
all. When the occasional disputes erupt
online between fans, he gently reminds them we are all in this together and to
please try and get along. I like to
think of his fan base as a microcosm of the world at large. All it would take for us to be able to feel
connected and considerate of each other is to have someone Model these
same characteristics that ultimately make us better people. Sometimes we look to the wrong people to
serve as our role Models. We
expect our elected officials, our teachers, our religious, or our higher-ups at
work to show us the way. We end up
discovering they are as flawed as we are and can easily become discouraged or even
cynical as a result. Instead, we would
be better served if we all examined our conduct and tried to become better Models
for those around us. This week in our
prayer and meditation time let us consider in what way we could change our behavior
to Model for others how to become better human beings. Let us ask to be motivated to strive to be
our best even under difficult circumstances and may the way we serve as Models
for others inspire all to work together more cohesively.
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 inspired to
be my best because of someone in my life I consider to be a good role Model? How does it feel in my
body when I appreciate the impact I have on others around me and strive to Model my best behavior? 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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