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, August 26

For Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Hello all, the political concept of creating a distraction, perhaps the perception of a common enemy, or enhancing an uncertain fear, in order to avoid focusing on more immediate problems while still gaining a political foothold, is not new. It has been practiced across the globe and through the years, often leading to holocaust, ethnic cleansing, and genocide. Crafted by a few, for their personal gain, the suffering is shared by millions.
 
This Sunday may we sit for those who craft such plans, for those willing to be swept up in the fervor, and for the innocent. May the Light come down upon them. May they seek a higher calling. May we see ourselves as one human family.
 
Thank you,
 
Richard

Friday, August 20

For Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Hello all, have you seen the bumper stickers which spell 'coexistence' with religious symbols? In a dream last night those symbols were gladly annointing one another. How is this achieved in the physical world? Compassion in a common cause may be one way. This Sunday may our common cause be the plight of those caught in the flooding in Pakistan and the leaders who are involved in decision making around that event.
 
So, may we sit for human compassion, for all those who suffer, and for spiritual completion in the world as we join our hearts, as with the One.
 
Thank you,
 
Richard

Thursday, August 12

For Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Hello all, my feeling is that the situation being played out around the Korean Peninsula is an ongoing thing which we may revisit many times. Let us sit once more for the Grace, the Beauty, the Love which is available from Above to come down upon those involved in the political posturing, financial finageling, and redundant rhetoric. May they listen within and hear a higher call, alliterative or otherwise.

Thank you,

Richard

Thursday, August 5

For Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Hello all, I find I'm still concerned about the situation being played out around the Korean Peninsula. I would like to ask that we focus on the leaders, the decision makers, those whose plannings affect many. May they listen Above and may The Light come down within their reach.
 
Thank you,
 
Richard