For this Sunday, June 14th, the focus for our
meditation will be on Intolerance.
If you are not a racist, pat yourself on the back – it means you are not
a part of the problem. But if you are
not anti-racist neither are you a part of the solution. Those who are racist behave the way they do
out of ignorance, hatred and fear and because they believe they will be able to
get away unscathed. They have seen
others around them pretend not to notice what they are doing and remain
silent. That emboldens them to continue their
heinous behavior. The only way to shut
it down is to let them know you will not Tolerate such action. Being Intolerant of prejudice means
the next time you observe someone mistreating another individual you need to
speak up. If you are afraid to intervene,
record the event so authorities can take it from there. These bigots must begin to understand that there
will be retribution for when they misbehave.
When they discover there are repercussions for their actions only then
will they cease. It may not change their
character, but at least it will afford some level of protection for those who
are the target of their vile actions. If
you see something, say something. We are
no longer going to Tolerate blatant injustice, bias and prejudice in our
communities. Stand up, speak up, and let
those who want to suppress the rights of others on the basis of their skin
color know that they will no longer be Tolerated. This week in our prayer and meditation time
let us ask for the courage to publicly express our Intolerance of
prejudice. May the light that we carry
in the world cause those who only bring darkness to remain hidden and prevent
them from harming others. Let us always be
guided in how to remain compassionate and nonviolent while seeking to protect
others.
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 can no longer Tolerate
conduct that I find abhorrent? How does it feel in my body when I am
willing to express my Intolerance of prejudice? 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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