For this Sunday, April 19th, the focus for our
meditation will be on Adaptation.
For as long as life has existed, there has always been the need for Adaptation. Nothing living remains static, and therefore
change will always be thrust upon us, ready or not. The inability to Adapt to changing circumstances
and environments has for eons led to the extinction of entire species. In our present situation with a global
pandemic many people are beginning to chafe at the need for continued
restrictions. They commiserate with others
as to when life will return to “normal” again.
Experts already are issuing cautions about any expectations of an
immediate return to regular activities. It
sounds as though this will be a slow process of gradual changes that eventually
allow us to resume “normal” life once again.
However, when we get there, what exactly will we find as being “normal?” I am most concerned about the potentially
lasting impact this financial situation will have on small, local businesses such
as restaurants. Some will hopefully find
a way to weather this storm, but I know others will probably remain permanently
shuttered. Something else will
inevitably come along to take their place, and the recovery phase is likely to
be gradual and prolonged. How might we find
ourselves needing to Adapt on the other side of this situation? Personally, I hope the practice of more
frequent hand-washing persists. We may
find people continue to wear masks in public when they are not feeling well, a
very common precaution throughout Asia.
We are being called upon to Adapt our lives currently, and we can
expect to face additional requirements for change long after the restrictions
are lifted. Think of our ancestors who had
to learn to Adapt to all the changes their society encountered after the
1918 influenza pandemic, two world wars, and the Great Depression. They managed to survive, even though I’m sure
life was not the same for them after these events. Just as they were able to carry on, so will
we as long as we remain willing to stay flexible and Adapt. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us ask that people who are being affected by this difficult time find the
means to Adapt. May we be
encouraged to become resilient in our response to change and be willing to Adapt
however is necessary to carry us all through.
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 been able
to successfully Adapt to changing circumstances in my life? How
does it feel in my body when I find an inner resilience that allows me to
remain flexible and Adaptive to whatever life throws 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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