For this Sunday, January 17th, the focus for our meditation will be on Leadership. Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer prize-winning author and historian with a particular focus on presidential history. In her examination of past presidents, she has identified the traits our most successful Leaders had in common. They share humility, specifically a willingness to learn from one’s own mistakes. They convey empathy and are able to understand others points of view and feel a sense of connection to others. They communicate in a way that people feel a sense of trust that inspires them to act. Successful Leaders have the ability to control their emotions and remain cool in difficult times. They also possess the self-confidence to surround themselves with people who can criticize them, question their assumptions and argue different viewpoints without becoming defensive. In other words, they welcome dissent, debate and discussion. I am confident we will see a return to these values that have been so eroded over the past few years. Goodness, integrity, ethics, and morals have not been stamped out. Examples of these characteristics may have been less prominent with the media focus on all the negative events that have occurred, but they still exist and even flourish at many levels of our society. Under the right Leadership we can see these positive traits held in esteem once more. Let us remember that all Leaders are human beings, and are therefore flawed, but with the highest intentions and the support of the majority of the nation behind them they will help us all achieve our greatest potential. This week in our prayer and meditation time let us direct the light and energy of our prayers to foster true Leadership as we see the time-honored transfer of power take place. May the power of our prayers help with a smooth and peaceful transition as this nation begins the healing process under a new and genuine Leader.
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 been inspired by someone who embodies all the positive qualities of a Leader? How does it feel in my body when I recognize the importance of support for those in Leadership positions to enable them to achieve their goals for a better nation? 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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