About Heart Sessions

Hello all. This blog is intended to honor the group meditations initiated by Tom Sawyer, now carried on by friends of his since his passing. Being physically spread out as we are we have agreed to sit down in our own homes at the same clock time, 9pm EST on Sunday nights. We sit for at least 20 minutes, although sitting for longer periods is no problem if you so choose.


There is no specified technique for these meditations. Precisely prescribed actions sometimes become unauthentic and what is meaningful for one person may not be for another. So if you choose to assist you may use a favored technique or listen within, apply self-honesty, and allow growth. There is no political or economic agenda involved. There are no dues or dogma. The essential point is an honest willingness to help.


Each week there is a suggested focus as posted on this blog. We previously had been using an email list but now, through the kind assistance and generous guidance of Barbara Whitfield and Donald Brennan, we have the pleasure of this blog forum. Loving thanks to you both. Comments may be left by clicking the "Leave Comments Here" link below each post.

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Sunday, April 12

For Sunday April 12th, 2026

Hello, wonderful people. J. Krishnamurti tells us that repeating a mantra to quiet the mind doesn't really work. The repetition of a mantra, as beautiful as it may be, is more a matter of not letting the mind get a word in. So a part of your mind is quiet while another part is forcing that quietness.
 
Two things; it's not a truly quiet mind because part of it is working and; it removes the self-awareness of seeing how our mind works. A truly quiet mind watches the chatter without engaging in it, as if watching from afar and without judgement.

May we try once again this evening to attain a quiet mind which simply observes. We don't recall the difficulties of learning to walk and talk as children, we simply kept trying naturally. Let's use that same innocent beauty tonight.
 
With blessings for all,

Richard
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