For this Sunday, September 27th, the focus for our meditation will be on Respect. With the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg numerous stories have emerged regarding the genuine yet unexpected friendship between her and fellow Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. They often held very different opinions on the important issues that came before them for deliberation which made their relationship even more surprising. Even when Scalia argued against her position Ginsburg noted how he strengthened her argument by helpfully pointing out the flaws she had initially overlooked. There existed between them a sincere Respect that enabled them to set aside their differences. Because they were able to still admire and Respect each other they didn’t allow themselves to remain fixed as mere polar opposites to each other. Over the years both noted it didn’t matter that they weren’t able to convince their colleague to agree with them. It was their enduring friendship that they valued more. I like to believe this level of mature thinking has not perished with their passing. Finding a way to maintain Respect for those with whom we differ can keep open channels of communication. We don’t even need to initially discuss the thorniest of issues where we fundamentally disagree; we just need to be willing to listen to the other and engage in honest dialogue rather than heated debate. This week in our prayer and meditation time let us ask that all be shown how to find Respect for those with whom they have differences in thinking. May we all come to embrace the willingness to listen openly and engage in communication that maintains Respect for those who may disagree with us.
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 able to maintain Respect for another individual even when we disagree with each other? How does it feel in my body when I am able to communicate in an open and Respectful manner with someone who thinks differently from 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.
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Your message about Respect is so beautifully stated and so very needed...Thank you so much,Kathy.
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