Originally, I was writing this week's blog about AOM's ability
to treat hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). I have chosen to post
that in a future blog. After the events that occurred 7/20/12, the
shooting in Colorado, I feel pulled to blog about this instead of
HFMD. I didn't personally know any of the victims, but my heart has
hurt for them and their loved ones. I have no interest in blogging
about the man who committed the heinous act, but instead, the
desire to support those whose lives have been shaken as a result of
the evil act.
I cannot begin to understand how the family members of the
victims feel at this time. I cannot imagine how the girlfriends' of
the men who died saving their lives feel. It overwhelms me to think
about how the parents and loved ones of the children who died feel.
I am unable to grasp how any of the victims struggling for life and
their loved ones feel at this time. Every life in this world
counts, regardless if another deems otherwise.
As President Obama stated in his address, this event reminds us
life is fragile and to hug our children and loved ones a bit
tighter tonight. Sadly, the families and friends who lost their
sons and daughters, spouses, best friends, and more cannot give
that extra hug we are so fortunate to do today, and for many days
to come. I feel in addition to giving our families extra love, we
should also send loving energy and prayers to those
hurting.
In AOM, we are taught a form of medicine called Qi Gong. An
aspect of Qi Gong involves meditation. In one of the meditations,
we are guided to go up to Universal energy. For some, Universal
energy means God, the Dao, Divine Spirit, and so on. One's
underlying belief system can be personal to them and should not act
as a barrier to participate in the meditation. The important thing
is to go into absolute good Universal energy and meditate in it.
While meditating in this energy field, we are taught to think the
word or image of love. Once our whole being and meditation space is
filled with love, we are taught to project this love to a specific
area for the purpose of healing. I believe it would be extremely
beneficial for all of us to do this meditation daily, sending the
loving energy to those suffering from the effects of the Colorado
shooting. Since love is infinite and limitless, we are taught we
can send love to all those it is the highest good to
receive.
If you're open to it, please give this meditation a try! I
believe, even the smallest ripple affects the waves that move the
ocean. We can each be a ripple that unites for the good of
humanity! If you have any questions about the meditation, please
email me at
kimberlyleupold@student.nuhs.edu