For this Sunday, September 29th, the focus
for our meditation will be on Hope. I recently finished reading a
book titled, “Alexander’s Journey.” It
is about a British boy named Alexander Goodwin and his battle with a rare form
of childhood cancer known as Ewing sarcoma.
Alexander developed cancer at age 9 and after being misdiagnosed for six
months could finally put a name to the source of his pain and suffering. For those who think nationalized healthcare
such as they have in the U.K. is an ideal model you should read this book to
understand how such a system can so badly go wrong. To properly treat his condition Alex and his
family had to seek medical care in the U.S.
He is now 12 years old and continues to deal with the aftereffects of chemotherapy,
radiation, and surgery to replace a cancerous right femur. Every few months he has to return to the U.S.
to have the artificial femur lengthened to accommodate his growth. He regularly has to endure tortuous physiotherapy
to help him recover full use of his muscles and enable him to walk
properly. Despite the ordeal he has been
through, what is most astounding about Alex is his caring for nature and other
people and particularly his optimism.
Even at his sickest, Alex would post videos of himself on social media
encouraging others not to give up and to do their best. His family adopted the motto, “Dum spiro spero,”
which is Latin for, “While I breathe, I Hope.” Just before his first surgery in December 2017
he received a visit from Santa Claus in the hospital, and when asked what he
wanted, Alex replied that he would like everyone to be happy and for him to be
able to help others. His response
brought Santa and onlookers to tears and was very characteristic of his
selflessness. If a young man like Alex,
who has gone through so much, can still retain Hope, it inspires the rest
of us to similarly remain positive. This
week in our prayer and meditation let us ponder how we might perpetuate Alex’s
message of Hope in our own families and communities. May we be shown ways to demonstrate Hope in the face of difficulties and encourage others to persevere. Through the light and energy of our
meditations may the spirit of Hope spread across this land and give us optimism
that the future can be better.
[Please consider giving Alex a “follow” on social media: @alexs_journey (Twitter), Alexander’s Journey
(Facebook), alexsjourneydumspirospero (Instagram), or check out his website at www.alexanders-journey.com ]
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 hold
on to Hope in the face of overwhelming odds? How does it feel in
my body when I can set aside my fears and worries and remain optimistic and Hopeful
about the future? 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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