Meditation Instructions for Sun., July 25, 2021

For this Sunday, July 25th, the focus for our meditation will be on Results.  Many of the positions I’ve held over my career were ones where despite all the effort put into accomplishing a particular task, the actual Results were seldom known.  Information might be gathered and sent up the chain for someone else to use.  My contribution may have been a small piece of a larger project, and so it was difficult to determine exactly in what way my work made a difference.  There is thankfully at least one task in my life that shows immediate Results and that is when I weed the mulched garden beds in my yard.  I love to weed.  It is almost meditative for me as the simple physical exertion allows much time to think.  I feel a great deal of satisfaction when I finish weeding a mulched bed and can instantly see how much better it looks.  My weeding enthusiasm has also spread beyond my yard as I have volunteered to maintain certain common areas in my community.  It bothers me to walk past these areas and see unsightly weeds that appear to be outgrowing the good plants.  Pulling the weeds Results in a sense of pride by making our community more attractive.  This week in our prayer and meditation time let us consider what Results do we obtain from our labors?  Are we able to appreciate those Results, and do they provide us with a sense of pride or accomplishment?  If we feel our efforts are not producing the Results we had hoped for, let us ask for spiritual direction in ways we may better apply our talents and abilities to make a positive impact in the 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 am able to notice the Results of my efforts?  How does it feel in my body when I know my contribution leads to Results that make a positive difference?  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., July 11, 2021

For this Sunday, July 11th, the focus for our meditation will be on Magic.  With the absence of live shows during the pandemic I developed an interest in watching virtual performances online by professional Magicians.  In particular, I acquired a fondness for watching what would be called “close up” work where the Magician performs sleight-of-hand tricks with the viewer at a close angle.  There are only so many ways Magic can be done.  You make something appear, or make it disappear, transmute it into something different, or transport it from one place to another, along with a few other basic options.  What makes Magic mesmerizing is what I call the wrapping, or the story behind the presentation.  Even though I know it is a trick of illusion I still find myself drawn in and captivated by the punch line effect that makes me react with surprise each time.  If you were to watch me during these presentations, I would probably look like a six-year-old who claps with glee each time Elsa breaks into her signature anthem during the millionth viewing of the movie, Frozen.  It is never tiresome, and for some reason I enjoy being tricked each and every time.  We all need some Magic in our lives.  The delight in being pleasantly surprised disrupts what might otherwise be dull monotony.  This week in our prayer and meditation time let us consider what do we find Magical in our life?  What are the sources of enjoyable surprises that enrich our experience?  Also ask for help in seeking out Magic if you find yourself feeling in a rut.  Let us allow Magic to enter into our world and renew our enthusiasm for 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 have experienced something Magical that delights and surprises me?  How does it feel in my body when I can appreciate the beauty and joy present in Magic?  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., July 4, 2021

For this Sunday, July 4th, the focus for our meditation will be on Confidence.  I am fortunate to have been fully vaccinated for several months, but I still find myself struggling with being in situations where I am in a group of people and unmasked, such as eating in a restaurant.  It is getting easier to do, and I keep telling myself I really have no reason to be concerned since there is such miniscule risk as compared to those who haven’t yet been vaccinated.  Part of the worry stems from the psychological stress we have all been under with months of having to take precautions and remain physically isolated from others.  On one level I know I don’t need to continue to be anxious but, on another level, there is still some residual apprehension.  I have to keep reminding myself I have every reason to have Confidence in the vaccine and its effectiveness.  It is an unusual circumstance for me because for most of my life I have felt very Confident.  There have been times I was Confident I had no idea what I was doing, but I also felt certain I would somehow figure things out.  So, to experience a lack of Confidence is quite foreign to me.  I know others out there are experiencing the same struggle, and so I would ask that this week in our prayer and meditation time we examine those aspects of our life where we might benefit from a greater level of Confidence.  Ask for assistance in identifying where we continue to lack Confidence and then to receive guidance on how to bolster our faith and trust.  Through the light and energy of our prayers may more people come to feel Confident about themselves and shed the worries that needlessly hold them back.

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 I have genuine Confidence in myself or others?  How does it feel in my body when I have been able to summon the Confidence needed to get through a challenging situation?  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