For this Sunday, June 21st, the focus for our
meditation will be on Educate. I
will never fully know what it is like to be a person of color. There have been circumstances when I have
traveled abroad and been the only Caucasian person, but it is nowhere near the
same experience of being a member of an oppressed group. Even in other countries my skin provides me
with “white privilege” – the locals may be curious and gawk at my presence, but
I would never be subject to the same mistreatment minorities often face in this
country. While I cannot know what it is
like to be a person of color, I can take steps to better Educate myself
as to their experiences and frustrations.
Over the past few weeks, I have sought to fill in the gaps in my
understanding of our country’s history that have been glaringly absent from my formal
schooling. I am learning of the courage
of people like Bob Moses and Fannie Lou Hamer, whose stories I had never heard
previously. I am adding to my
understanding of seismic events such as what occurred in Selma. In each instance I feel some embarrassment
that I didn’t already know about these people and the circumstances in which
they found themselves swept along by a wave of historical proportions. Through reading, listening, and watching I am
working to gain a better understanding of our nation’s long history of
prejudice. For I have come to learn that
it is only through this process of becoming more informed and Educated about
the complexities of race relations that we can truly change our future. This week in our prayer and meditation let us
ask that all citizens of this great nation seek to become better Educated
about issues such as systemic bias, the ignorance and fear underlying prejudice,
and the undeniable presence of white privilege.
By being willing to learn more about our past may we all become motivated
to forge a different future that manifests true acceptance and love for all
individuals regardless of their race or ethnicity.
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
recognized there are gaps in my understanding of complex issues that can only
be filled through purposeful Education? How does it feel in my
body when I am willing to take steps to better Educate myself on important
issues? 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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