For this Sunday, June 30th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Perfection. I am fortunate to live in a
community with lots of woods and hiking trails.
Today I was walking on one of the trails with my dog and was struck by
the absolute Perfection of the experience. The weather was gorgeous with temperatures
that were not too warm, you could see the beautiful blue sky and occasional
cloud through the trees, and the woods provided enough shade to make it very
comfortable for a hike. As my dog and I
trod along pine-needle cushioned paths, I took in how the sunlight dappled the
underbrush below the canopy. We were
surrounded by the sounds of birds and a gentle breeze rustling the leaves. In that moment I realized there was nothing
at all I would change. It was complete
appreciation of the Perfection in an ideal sensory experience. I only wish in my sometimes too-busy life I was
able to pause and take in the nirvana of such moments more often. When I think of Perfection I tend to view
it negatively and as more of a hindrance in dogged pursuit of doing a task “exactly
right.” This afternoon I realized there
is nothing wrong with Perfection as long as you are able to lift it from
yourself as a burden and instead recognize when it exists elsewhere. Perhaps you pursue a craft and find that
sometimes pieces come out the way you intend and sometimes they have a mind of
their own. The end result may still be
one of Perfection if you can view it from a different perspective
absent your initial expectations. You
may find sheer enjoyment and Perfection in the sounds created by a musician. In either instance you are able to appreciate
the beauty, harmony and balance that often is present in Perfection. This week in our prayer and
meditation time let us consider whether we give ourselves sufficient opportunities
to recognize the Perfection that exists around us. Let us ask to be shown how Perfection can exist even in the presence of flaws or mistakes and better
appreciate when we encounter it in our life.
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 appreciate
the presence of Perfection in an experience I may be having? How
does it feel in my body when I can realize that Perfection exists all
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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