Virginia Fidel 201 Homestead Rd Lavina MT 59046
Meditate with Virginia Wednesday February 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm MST
Family is a profoundly impactful aspect of human life for all of us. We define Family in many different ways over the course of our lives, according to a variety of different criteria. Some of these are:
• Genetics – birth family • Proximity – people we live with or near • Shared – ideology, activities, race, gender, culture and many other things • Intimacy – mental, emotional, physical and/or spiritual • And so forth
As we grow and expand spiritually, so does our concept of Family. You’ve probably heard the saying, “You can’t choose your Family”. This is true of biological Family, but in every other sense we do choose our Family. We create Family for ourselves just as we create every other aspect of our lives – with our thoughts, with our words, and with our actions.
Families are dynamic entities, a product of the constant flow of change in our lives. The more we open our Hearts and Minds to Unconditional Love, the more we release the fear of our own vulnerability. We allow our boundaries to become more fluid, inclusive and welcoming of diversity. As a result, our Family is allowed to become more expansive, rich and fulfilling.
I’ve heard it said that, “Family are the people who accept you for who you are, and who Love you no matter what.” Consider taking that a step further and begin to define your Family as, “The people whom I accept for who they are, and whom I Love no matter what.”
Imagine the magnificent Family of humanity we would become if we all adopted that perspective.
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Reflections
Watch: “Wider Circles”, by Rising Appalachia Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYiega7qVIE
Reflect on the following:
1. How do you define Family?
2. Draw the relationships I have with members of my Family.
3. How do I feel about those relationships? What satisfies me about them? What would I like to be different?
4. What steps can I take (or have I taken) to create the Family of my Heart’s desire?
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Meditation
On Wednesday February 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm MST Watch: “Wider Circles”, by Rising Appalachia Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYiega7qVIE
Then meditate on the following, or just let yourself drift if you prefer.
1. Set a timer for 30 minutes. Get comfortable in a quiet place.
2. Think of the members of your Family. Gather them together within a glowing pink circle of Unconditional Love.
3. Imagine others being drawn toward your glowing circle of Love and gathering along its border.
4. Watch as the boundary of your Love begins to gently dance and soften.
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5. Enjoy seeing your circle of Love expand and transform, welcoming many different kinds of Family members in to enrich your life in ways you can’t yet imagine.
6. After 30 minutes, gently come back.
We don’t need to be afraid to soften and expand our Family boundary. We always have the power to set whatever boundaries we truly need, but they don’t have to remain rigid or permanent. We can allow them to serve us while we need them, but let go of them when we don’t.
With Love, Virginia
Please note: I am, and always have been, nondenominational, interracial, nonpartisan and multicultural. I love and support all people equally. I choose particular songs and videos only to help illustrate a broad, all- inclusive message.
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Wider Circles By Rising Appalachia
Activist sisters Chloe Smith and Leah Song (founders of Rising Appalachia) recorded this impromptu performance on Thanksgiving Day 2016 at Standing Rocks Reservation in North Dakota. They were invited to the gathering as part of the Tiny Tent concert series with Indigenous Rising Media. They have toured internationally with their band for 15 years, championing causes such as eco-consciousness and human rights, among others.
We are moving in wider circles And I'll march with you my brother We are opening our circles To the mountaintop We are moving in wider circles We'll hold back the dynamite We are opening our circles Make the rumble stop
We are moving in wider circles Oh, be a pillar We are opening our circles I'll be your mockingbird We are moving in wider circles We'll sing the rock of ages We are opening our circles Yes, we will be heard
Oh, be a compass Let's form a great salvation I'll be your lighthouse Through harmony and sound Speak your words with triumph We'll know the shape of progress And I will watch your mouth Like nature, it's always round Like nature, it's always round I'll march with you my sister To your place of fearing We are moving in wider circles We'll dive into those waters We are opening our circle Swim into the clearing We are moving in wider circles We are opening our circles We'll always keep our heads up We'll always sing along We are moving in wider circles We'll walk the path of kindness We are opening our circle Know where we belong We are moving in wider circles We are opening our circles