For this Sunday, November 22nd, the focus for our meditation will be on Appreciation. Years ago, I came across a research study that examined what motivated public servants to work in roles that demanded considerable sacrifice. To my surprise, they weren’t driven by the potential for financial bonuses or extra time off. What public workers most wanted was to be given acknowledgement by their supervisors and peers that expressed Appreciation for their efforts. They simply wanted others to recognize their hard work and the contributions they made. I’d like to think this is still true and also extends to other environments. In a week when we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this is a challenging time for many to try and feel thankful. So many people are struggling financially, mentally, spiritually, and physically. But this is also the perfect time to reach out and let others know they are Appreciated. We can do this in small ways. Leave a notecard for your mail carrier saying you Appreciate what they do. Tell the UPS driver or leave them a card that expresses your Appreciation. Call a neighbor to tell them how much you Appreciate having them in your community. Reach out by phone or email to tell a friend you haven’t spoken with or seen in a while to let them know you Appreciate their friendship. Find a way to let others know you are acknowledging their contributions. This week in our prayer and meditation time let us be guided to identify those who are most in need of being shown Appreciation. May we all take the time to reach out and express our Appreciation in a way that sustains those who may be struggling.
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 felt Appreciated for my hard work? How does it feel in my body when I recognize what it means to others to be shown Appreciation for what they do? 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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