For this Sunday, May 12th, the focus for our
meditation will be on Kindness. Numerous studies have
demonstrated the power of our words on plants and even crystals of water. Exposed to gentle, Kind words plants
thrive and water crystals form intricate, beautiful patterns. Subject them to bullying or hateful speech
and plants wither and water crystals become more disorganized in appearance. If our words can have such an impact on these
objects imagine the effect on more complex organisms such as animals and human
beings. We communicate through multiple
channels – through the words we choose to use, through the tone or inflection
of our voice, and obviously through our facial expressions and body
gestures. Although dogs have been shown
to be capable of recognizing a limited set of spoken words, they are much more
attuned to the tone or energy of what someone is saying. When pet owners use their “happy” voice, even
when speaking gibberish, dogs will experience a brain response that signals
pleasure. I like to think we can have a
similar effect on those around us. Try
taking the time to really focus on how you speak to others, even those you
encounter only briefly. If we all made
more effort to express Kindness to others through the power of our
speech it might have a greater impact than we realize. That person we spoke with might have been
having a terrible day, and the Kindness of our words helped boost their
morale. This week in our prayer and
meditation time let us ask to be shown opportunities to display Kindness
to others through our words. May we all
become more thoughtful and conscious of how we communicate, and may the spirit
of Kindness spread across this land to ease our interactions with each
other.
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 had
someone speak to me with the energy of Kindness,
especially when I needed it most? How does it feel in my body when I can
see the effect the Kindness of my
words can have on others? 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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