Meditation Instructions for Sun., March 28, 2021

For this Sunday, March 28th, the focus for our meditation will be on Renewal.  As we slowly emerge from the winter season and this pandemic it is time to concentrate on finding Renewal physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  It can be easy to feel that Renewal is something that will occur automatically simply with the change in seasons.  After all, our enrollment in subscription services and membership programs may be set up to automatically Renew without any effort on our part other than updating credit card information every few years.  But this process of personal Renewal is something that deserves our more conscious attention.  It may require us to take action to slough off whatever we have accumulated along the way that no longer serves us.  We might need to change our habits, learn new patterns, and find ways to restore those aspects of our life that are feeling neglected.  For me, the period of Lent has always been about Renewal of spirit.  While it can also be a period of sacrifice and fasting, those practices may be needed to help remove blocks and restore a feeling of balance and new beginnings.  We might want to look back to see what would be beneficial to change and then look ahead to envision how things could be if we underwent the transformation of Renewal.  This week in our prayer and meditation time let us examine our life to find where we may be in need of restoration of our physical, emotional and spiritual being.  Let us ask for the inspiration to be drawn to practices that help bring about a Renewal of our being and enable us to emerge from a period of darkness even stronger than before.

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 experienced a period of Renewal that restores and brings into balance all aspects of my life?  How does it feel in my body when I have embraced practices that help Renew my spirit?  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.

If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to kmiritello@gmail.com

Meditation Instructions for Sun., March 14, 2021

For this Sunday, March 14th, the focus for our meditation will be on Worth.  People around the country are excited to see us nearing the end to this pandemic and are anxious to return to “normal” life.  But some are dealing with the despair of feeling as though life will never return to what it was before.  There are many people who have lost their jobs and their homes.  I know people who poured so much of themselves into creating a business only to have to shutter it during the pandemic and may never recover what was lost.  As people begin to celebrate the return of normality let us not ignore those who will continue to struggle long after this pandemic is declared over.  For many it will be a long, slow process of financial and emotional recovery that will extend far beyond whatever date we no longer have to wear masks in public.  As a result of these unprecedented times there are some who have been driven to such depths of despair that they contemplate ending their life by suicide.  It is hard to imagine the pain they experience to go down that path.  There are many complex factors that contribute to someone choosing to take their own life.  Depression, social isolation, life crises, etc., can all be implicated.  Some feel they have no Worth and may even worry they have become a burden to others.  As we approach the light at the end of this long tunnel let us remember to reach out to others and let them know they have Worth in our eyes.  This week in our prayer and meditation time let us ask to be shown when someone may be in pain who needs to be reminded of their own Worth.  May we be given the insight to perceive when someone needs our assistance and the courage to engage in an honest discussion that lets them know others value their presence.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, a prevention hotline can help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours per day at 800-273-8255.

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 others have Worth even when they may be struggling?  How does it feel in my body when I can express what others are Worth to me in a way that validates their existence?  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.

If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to kmiritello@gmail.com

Meditation Instructions for Sun., March 7, 2021

For this Sunday, March 7th, the focus for our meditation will be on Focus.  My day begins every morning with a long walk with my dog.  More than half of it is through gorgeous wooded trails but some sections have us walking along sidewalks or roadways in my community.  Unfortunately, there has been a lot of construction activity in the community for the past year, and I find when I am walking beside those areas, I can’t help but notice all the debris that has made its way into neighboring shrubs, lawns, and mulched beds, etc.  It drives me crazy.  With each step I find myself feeling increasingly irritated at how our beautiful community is being sullied by the carelessness of the construction workers who don’t properly dispose of their trash.  Physically I am changed by this Focus as it alters my mood, and that more negative feeling of agitation is what my body then projects as I walk.  That is not the emotion I want to carry through my community that needs so much light right now as we hopefully near the end of this pandemic and a long period of social isolation.  It occurred to me that by Focusing solely on the unsightly rubbish I was not able to appreciate the vast majority of my view that was lovely.  Choosing where to Focus my attention does not prevent me from noticing everything that is in my broader field of view; it simply limits where I decide to concentrate my attention.  There is a similar experience when I browse social media.  On some occasions my social media channels seem filled with political commentary, and I can only take in so much before I find myself becoming upset.  When I recognize the impact what I am reading is having on my body I have learned to break away and intentionally Focus on something else.  It is much more beneficial to look at photos of adorable pets than to only read political diatribes!  This week in our prayer and meditation time let us consider where we are Focusing our attention and especially the impact that may be having on us physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Let us ask to be gently reminded when we are overly Focused on something that is not helping us in a positive way.  May Spirit help show us how to bring more balance to our Focus so we remain aware but not overly obsessed with issues that prevent us from enjoying the bigger picture in life.

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 realize I may be hyper-Focused on something that is having a negative impact on me?  How does it feel in my body when I am able to bring more balance to my Focus?  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.

If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share please let me know via e-mail to kmiritello@gmail.com