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.
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