For this Sunday, March 15th, the focus for our
meditation will be on Sensible. The
human response to the growing concern regarding the declared COVID-19 pandemic
is eye-opening. We’ve all heard of
instances of hoarding, price-gouging, and other irrational or exploitive behaviors. Unfortunately, those tend to make more
headlines than the good things people are doing to help others. My personal preference is to focus on the
stories about altruism rather than the ones where people are behaving
badly. We get enough exposure to
negativity in the news so when it comes to social media my tendency is to scroll
past the content that serves as a vehicle for people to rant and instead soak
up the examples of compassion and kindness.
Now is the time not to be self-absorbed but to be extra considerate of
others. Check on your neighbors, especially
those who are elderly or housebound. Share,
don’t hoard. Help your local businesses remain
open and continue to pay their employees by buying a gift certificate online or
over the telephone for future use. Follow
Sensible precautions regarding hygiene practices, especially covering
any coughs or sneezes and washing hands thoroughly. Acting Sensibly, showing concern for
others, and not allowing fear to take root will go a long way in seeing us
through this trial. This week in our
prayer and meditation let us ask that this nation and all parts of the world
where communities are working to contain the spread of the virus continue to be
Sensible and avoid fear-mongering.
May those citizens who are concerned about exposure and becoming ill find
the means to take a deep breath, pause, and remain grounded in Sensible
behavior. If we can return to practicing
good, old-fashioned common Sense we will all get through this together.
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 exercising
common Sense rather than allowing myself to succumb to fear? How
does it feel in my body when I recognize the importance of acting Sensibly
when others appear to be irrational? 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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