For Sunday August 27th, 2017

Hello everyone, other than absolute saints each one of us can be divided up into two parts. There is the part of us which is continuously connected to Universal Consciousness, and there is the part of us which has separated itself from Universal Consciousness, commonly called ego. The job of those who love outwardly is to learn to identify which part of us our impulses are coming from.

The fruits of the ego, anger, fear, and revenge, are powerful, addictive, and temporarily satisfying. But the fruits of the spirit bring contentment, an encompassing satisfaction, inner peace, and kindness toward self and others.

May we sit this evening for the capacity to identify and choose well from among the impulses that arise in our daily lives. May we have the courage to search for greater guidance, and the strength to follow it.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday August 20th, 2017

Hello to all, we see much disturbance in the news these days. We have our understandable reactions to it; fear, anger, sadness, disgust, disapproval, etc. To be able to recognize our initial personal reactions, set them aside, and search for something greater from within ourselves can be very helpful.

We would not think so highly of Nelson Mandela if he had persecuted his jailers. We would not be so impressed with Malala Yousafzai if she had wished to kill the people who shot her. 

Are they exceptional people or are they good people who found exceptional strength and compassion within themselves?

May we sit this Sunday for the strength and courage to find our own greater selves – and to reach out to others from there. 

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday August 13th, 2017

Hello everyone, the ancients tell us of the two waves of souls coming to the Earth plane, the first getting lost and forgetting their spiritual beginnings with the second wave coming as a rescue attempt. They also tell us that some of the second wave became lost as well yet still retained many of the 'spiritual gifts' of charisma, intuition, and perhaps more. 

It is from this group of 'lost second wave' that we find false prophets, selfishly driven and enamored of the wealth, power, fame, and followers that can be accumulated by the use of their 'gifts'. Herein lies a lesson – we are all susceptible to some extent. 

In order to recognize these common human frailties in others it helps to first identify them within ourselves. 

May we sit this Sunday with self-awareness, self-honesty, and a true desire to clarify our connection to Universal Consciousness.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday August 6th, 2017

Hello to all, the ancients tell us there were two waves of souls which came to the Earth plane. The first wave, quickly lost in the experiences of the material world, forgot their connection to Universal Consciousness. The second wave, intended as a rescue attempt, had to involve themselves in materiality but retained a memory and some connection to Universal Consciousness. 

In modern times these groups can be roughly described as those who love outwardly and those who love selfishly. The goal of the outward-loving is to reach, connect, and remind those who self-love that Universal Consciousness is available and waiting.

May we sit this Sunday with the understanding that we are all One, yet some are lost. May we reach out in an honest, heart-felt manner whenever possible. May the separated return to the Universal.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday July 30th, 2017

Hello everyone, on the surface these appear to be tumultuous times with groups of people spread out like islands in a turbulent sea. Yet we know that far beneath that surface we're all very connected. Traveling between islands brings to mind the grand and eloquent word 'coddiwomple' meaning to travel purposefully toward an unknown destination. 

While we know the final destination is an awareness of our connections, the unknown part is when all islands will grasp the insight to look below the surface.

May we sit this Sunday for the experience of our connections. May we know their truth. May they guide our lives.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday July 23rd, 2017

Hello everyone, in times of turmoil and anxiety it's wise to remember the ancient saying, "When you walk toward the Light, the shadow of your burdens will always fall behind you." And, there are a number of techniques to help you walk toward the Light.

*Belly Breathing – 'fight or flight' responses cause chest breathing, belly breathing can be calming.

*Gratitude List – an accounting of things you are grateful for can help refocus your attention.

*Third Eye Mantra – focusing on the third eye area while repeating the Serenity Prayer, or the Lord's Prayer, or Om Mani Padme Hum, or whatever you find that works to direct your attention spiritually upward.

These things, and others, work to strengthen our connection to our Higher Selves. They also disconnect us from the residue of old fears and angers which the subconscious mind clings to. 

May we sit this Sunday for the original meaning of the word 'Amen' which was, "I commit." May we commit ourselves to improving our spiritual connection and thereby reap the contentment and satisfaction which comes from 'walking toward the Light'.

Amen,

Richard

For Sunday July 16th, 2017

Hello everyone, science tells us that all the planets, stars, and galaxies are in their exact positions because all of the others are in their own exact positions. It is the great harmony of nature, the great balance inherent within Universal Consciousness.

Humans, with the free will to separate themselves from Universal Consciousness, have drawn themselves out of balance with a love of power, wealth, and the various attractions of material sensations.

Yet the connection to Universal Consciousness is still available. It can be found in an appreciation of nature, the laughter of a child, and in meditation.

May we sit this evening for our own connection. May we find our internal balance. May we 'set things right' within our own hearts.

Thank you all,

Richard

Prayer for Vaughn Boone

Vaughn Boone completed his passing through of this life on July 13th at 11:45pm, aged 101 exceptional years. Husband, father, teacher, healer, mentor, magician, he was many things to many, many people. Now he is more. There is an unbroken chain reaching upward from our glorious tiny little lives all the way back to our Universal Source. He has always been a sturdy link in that chain, now a notch higher.

We who were fortunate to call him friend celebrate his graduation from this life, even as we grieve. 

He played many tricks during his time here; ropes, cards, coins, and flowers would appear and disappear; jokes, ventriloquism, songs, and music poured forth; stories, healings, and an eager helping hand all flowed from his open, loving heart. 

He did many tricks, but his greatest was to evoke the Master Magician within the hearts of those upon whom he poured his love. The same Master Magician who he always held dear and always served. The same Master Magician who holds all of us dear.

We like to say, "God speed" or, "Go with God" and, "May God be with him" when someone we love passes. We try to express what we wish for them. We innocently miss the point. Our human words cannot convey the otherworld beauty within which Vaughn now lovingly resides.  

Let us celebrate his life, emulate his love, and look forward to meeting him again when we all come together in the Greater One.

Reverently submitted,

Richard

For Sunday July 9th, 2017

Hello to all, if you come upon a thirsty person wandering in the desert and offer them a picture of a lake you would do no good for them. If you taught them about the chemistry of water it wouldn't help them; technical descriptions of dams, rivers, and sluiceways would be useless. They need actual water.

Similarly those who are spiritually lost, lacking in love, need actual love. Whenever we can find an honest connection then share our hearts, it helps them find their hearts. 

May we sit this Sunday for the setting aside of differences in favor of finding connections. May we share honestly in the hopes those connections may grow.

Submitted with reverence,

Richard

For Sunday July 2nd, 2017

Hello to everyone, for those whose desire is to love outwardly the turmoil of the world can be distressing. Yet still, the fruits of the spirit are an integral part of the world's design and cannot be displaced. 

At times such as these those who love outwardly are called to be shepherds, showing the way by nurturing the fruits of the spirit within, for the purpose of sharing.

Love, kindness, compassion, and harmlessness will never go out of style – or be unneeded.

May we petition God for the personal strength and serenity to be good shepherds in this time of transition.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday June 25th, 2017

Hello everyone, a recent healing class was instructed that if they did not perceive the light flowing through them, they should imagine it doing so. This can lead to problems. 

For many individual reasons perceivable light does not always accompany a healing or an attempted healing. If the designated healee is not to be healed for some reason then light may well not flow. If the designated healer is doing something which blocks the flow of energy they would be better off knowing so than covering it with their imagination.

When doing spiritual work it is important to know the reality of a situation. To 'fill in' what you think is missing is to practice self-deception at a time when you most need to know what is true.

May we sit this evening for seeing clearly, for knowing truth, for having the honesty to face what is. May we see ourselves as we are.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday June 18th, 2017

Hello everyone, existing in a three dimensional world is a gift because it allows the opportunity to see ourselves, if we take the time. When we observe ourselves, without comparison or condemnation, in every relationship we have whether it be with people, events, or even things we show through clearly – because our side of the relationship comes entirely from us.

Just as any form of judgement is too often used as an ending of a thought process, seeing clearly allows further insights.

May we sit this Sunday for the freedom of non-judgement. May we look at the world as it is and ourselves as we are. May we find what is just beyond our self-limited thinking.

With reverence,

Richard

For Sunday June 11th, 2017

Hello to all, I'm sending this early but summer must be in full bloom by this particular Sunday. It can be a reminder that we ourselves are always in some stage of bloom. Arctic wooly bear caterpillars survive through 5-7 winters before transforming – and: 

"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths." 

- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross 

May we find our way to becoming the beautiful people we are meant to be.

Thank you all,

Richard