I have to tell you, I think this quarter’s focus has arrived in the nick of time. We need integrity from ourselves and our leaders right now. It never ceases to amaze me how the Universe puts exactly what we need in front of us. I wrote the meditation at the beginning of the year and feel itis spot on for what we are experiencing now. Please join me in exploring our personal integrity and observing it in the world. Thank you for all you do to make this world a better place.
Please take a few minutes to listen to our Impact! podcast focused on this theme. You can find it here.
A PDF version of these materials can be found here.
Ellen
2025 Theme: Authenticity
“Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity.”
—Coco Chanel
October-November-December
Focus: Integrity
Quote: Integrity is the essence of everything successful. —R. Buckminster Fuller
Prayer/Meditation:
O Creator of all,
Guide our hearts toward the light of integrity,
That we may embody the values that unify and uplift humanity.
Teach us tolerance, to see beyond our differences,
To honor every life with dignity and respect.
Help us to listen deeply, speak kindly,
And act with compassion in all we do.
Grant us the courage to pursue justice,
Not for the powerful alone, but for every soul in need.
Inspire us to accountability,
To recognize and amend our mistakes with humility.
May our actions reflect our words,
And may we strive each day to be better than yesterday.
Instill in us trustworthiness,
That we may honor our promises,
Build strong bridges of faith,
And be dependable stewards of this Earth and each other.
Unite our hearts in shared purpose,
That together, we may create a world
Rooted in integrity, shining with hope. Amen.
Ideas for benefiting organization: The Center for Public Integrity (https://publicintegrity.org/)
Ideas for ambiance: Use essential oils like frankincense (for clarity), sandalwood (for grounding), and cedarwood (for integrity and balance). Burn sage or palo santo to symbolize cleansing and honest beginnings.
Music: Tao Meditation Music for Integrity. https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=PotjMYhLktg&si=H0yyVXvkPEh_CRoN
A PDF version of these materials can be found here.