For this Sunday, April 25th, the focus for our meditation will be on Justice. This past week I sat transfixed along with much of the country as the verdict was read aloud in the Derek Chauvin trial. I was hopeful that the preponderance of evidence and the damning testimony by his peers and superiors would be sufficient to render a conviction of guilty, but I also sadly knew there were too many cases in the past where Justice was not served. As much of a relief as it was to hear the result it reminded me that this was just one small drop against an ocean of inJustices. Far too many times people of color have been treated very differently by our law enforcement and Justice systems because of their race or ethnicity. I am immensely grateful for the courage of the young woman who filmed the arrest and death of George Floyd, for without that horrific video there may have been a very different outcome in the case. It will also take courage for those in law enforcement to speak out against unprofessional conduct and police their own. It will require courage and a belief in genuine objectivity for our Justice system to treat people of color equitably. This week in our meditation time let us add the energy of our prayers to bring light that advances and balances our system of Justice in this country. May the light we send create more integrity and courage for those in law enforcement to do the right thing and weed out the pervasive racism that exists as a hazard to their profession. We will likely never be able to eliminate racism everywhere, but we can make certain people in the important positions of law enforcement and Justice recognize the need to carry out their duties responsibly and with fairness for all.
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 observed Justice being carried out in a manner that holds to its highest and best standards? How does it feel in my body when I see true Justice made available to all citizens, regardless of their color or ethnicity? 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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