For this Sunday, December 5th, the focus for our meditation will be on Following. I’m always amused by the social media sites that refer to the people who want to remain current with the content that you post as Followers. It makes me feel a bit like a cult leader. I definitely don’t feel worthy of having Followers, especially since I post very little. One concern that I have is that it perpetuates the notion of readily being willing to Follow someone else. Even Jesus didn’t ask for Followers. He didn’t preach or even perform miracles in order to attract a Following of adoring fans; he only wanted to lead people to accept God. In today’s society, however, there appear to be far too many who vie for Followers and unfortunately, few, if any, are deserving of them. Athletes, celebrities, and politicians all seem to want to vie for a Following of the masses. The danger occurs when people become blindered to the foibles of the star on whom they are fixated and are led to take actions they might otherwise regret. This month in our prayer and meditation time let us reflect on the people we like to Follow and consider whether they are truly worthy of our loyalty. Let us ask to have any blinders removed that keep us from honestly seeing the true nature of people we Follow so we may not be led astray.
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 discovered that my loyalty has been misplaced by Following someone who did not deserve my dedication? How does it feel in my body when I am discerning about the people I choose to Follow and perhaps try to emulate? 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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