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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Thursday, February 11

For Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Hello all, an image occurred to me last Tuesday evening as I entered meditation. I 'saw' myself cradling Barbara at chest height, much as one might cradle a child, although she was fully adult sized and absolutely weightless. To be holding her warmly, and directly in line with my heart, was comforting and satisfying. My mind wandered from time to time but the image stayed for the entire session.

The next morning I had an appointment to tutor a reluctant student. Her attitude switched from 'I'm cute so you'll let me do less' to 'If I have to work at this then I don't like you' at a moment's notice during the weeks we had worked together. I thought it was a bit childish for someone of seventeen to put so little effort into her own senior project. I had talked with her faculty adviser and quite honestly was considering dropping the volunteer position. On the way there I had the image of cradling the student.

I didn't know what to expect when I walked in. I didn't know what I would do. However, at the moment of eye contact I smiled. Honestly. She smiled as well. Please, never underestimate the power of an honest smile. We went on to have one of our best sessions ever. Did her attitude change because of the cradling? I can't say. Did my attitude change because of the cradling? Yes.

This Sunday may we sit and cradle those whom we have difficulties with, those whom we love, and maybe ourselves a little bit too.

Thank you,

Richard
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