For this Sunday, December 8th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Precious.
I recently came across a marvelous panel of the cartoon featuring Calvin
and Hobbes. Calvin, the mischievous young
boy, is nestled peacefully against his stuffed tiger friend, Hobbes, and both
are sound asleep. The caption is a quote
from Hobbes and reads, “If good things lasted forever, would we appreciate how Precious
they are?” Moments like those are often
something we wish would never end. We
want to forever bask in the comfort of those times when we are entirely at
peace with ourselves and the world. But perhaps
Hobbes wisely realized we would lose our appreciation for the specialness of
those moments if they were truly everlasting.
It may be that we need the contrast of the mundane or even the frustrating
in life to fully cherish those times we consider Precious. This season when we often are so distracted
by material things and the stressors of the holidays, we would be well served
to take a moment to pause and reflect on what is truly Precious in
life. What do we most value and would
not want to live without? Who in our
life do we consider to be most important to us?
Are we really living our life in a way that takes full advantage of all
the gifts we already have? This week in
our prayer and meditation time let us consider what is most Precious. Let us give thanks for those Precious moments
that help make life feel more fulfilling and satisfying. In particular, let us ask that those who may
struggle in this season with feelings of loneliness or sadness come to
recognize what is present in their life that might be more Precious than
they realize.
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 a full
appreciation for all that is Precious in my life? How does it feel
in my body when I cherish those non-material aspects of all I have that I find Precious?
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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