For this Sunday, January 24th, the focus for our meditation will be on Light. At last week’s inauguration ceremony, the nation became introduced to a bright and talented young poet named Amanda Gorman. The first National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda was invited to write a poem especially for the ceremony. Many of us across this nation were enthralled to watch her captivating performance. I was struck by the beauty and power of her words and the lyrical fluidity of her expressive hands as she read the poem. The closing lines, in particular, resonated with me. Amanda wrote, “For there is always Light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” In times of darkness and strife it does take bravery to allow our Light to shine forth. Doing so makes us stand out at moments when we might be more comfortable retreating into the shadows of the sidelines. However, the best force to repel evil and darkness is Light. It helps to hold onto the reassurance that showing our Light allows others to find their courage as well. If you’ve ever been in a totally dark room, unable to see even your own hand before your face, it is remarkable how much illumination a single match provides. We can become those single points of illumination spreading across our nation by being willing to show our Light in the face of darkness. Perhaps we perform an act of kindness for another, particularly someone we may struggle to like or who differs from us in fundamental ways. We can express our gratitude to those who have been working tirelessly during this pandemic and are likely feeling worn out from carrying the weighty burden of their responsibilities. This week in our prayer and meditation time let us ask to be shown how to become sources of Light in the world. May Spirit embolden us with the courage it takes to shine our Light into every dark corner around us. Through the Light and energy of our prayers and meditation may we all work together to banish the forces of darkness that seem to threaten our world.
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 recognize the positive impact I have on others when I let my Light shine forth? How does it feel in my body when I find the courage to step forward and allow my Light to come through against the presence of darkness? 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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