For this Sunday, August 30th, the focus for our meditation will be on Heterogeneity. None of us is solely defined by our affiliation with a particular group, ethnicity or race, political party, religion, etc. We are all Heterogeneous blends of multiple characteristics that make us more interesting as individuals. Some wish to oversimplify this diversity and convince everyone that all members of a particular group hold the exact same beliefs or preferences. This is false reductionism and is often used to separate groups of people into “them” and “us.” There are friends for whom I have tremendous respect and affection who hold very different political views from mine. Some would have me readily assume those people are ignorant or lack ethics because their opinions are not aligned with what I believe. This is simply not so. To accept this falsehood would have me succumb to the manipulation of a very vocal minority with a desire to divide and weaken our society. We are all better than that and can think for ourselves and reject the falsehoods some would have us believe about others who differ from us. I am dismayed at the frequent accounts of people who are “unfriending” others on social media because they don’t agree with them. There is no positive outcome from this course of action. We want to instead learn how to accept each other’s differences and find the means to engage in civil discourse. That will enable us to remain in solidarity with the greater objective of progressing as individuals and as a nation. This week in our prayer and meditation time let us reflect on the importance of Heterogeneity rather than a singular mindset. May we all come to appreciate how Heterogeneity enriches our society by making us more creative and resilient.
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 appreciate how a Heterogeneous group offers a rich set of diverse ideas and abilities? How does it feel in my body when I recognize the benefit of learning to accept the differences found in Heterogeneity rather than expect uniformity? 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.
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