For Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Hello all, as we wait for our "leaders" in Washington DC to make decisions on our behalf may we ask for God's Light to come down upon all involved in the current stalemate, and any further stalemates which may arise. In the giant mixing bowl of karma, spiritual timing, and often misguided free will, may this situation settle out for the highest good of all concerned.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, July 24th, 2011

Hello, all the great religions of the world, and all the great prophets, point to the same thing. Though their teachings have been distorted over time by misunderstanding and misuse, their true directions coincide. This can be seen when one reads or listens with an open mind and a view towards the infinite.

 

As Divinity can be seen in all things when viewed through proper eyes, may we sit this week for those proper eyes and an open mind. May we sit with hearts and hands truly open for the greater Will which may be done.

 

Thank you,

 

Richard

For Sunday, July 17th, 2011

Hello all, as we look around the world we see the results of ourselves, our human yin and yang. The growth process appears very slow. The harshness of the lessons implies the strength of our attachments to our frailties.

 

Here in 2011 we poison the land long-term in trade for immediate money. We put far more time and energy into war than into reconciliation. And massive drug trades deplete lives while fueling nations.

 

Yet still, the beauty that is humanity's promise continues to shine through, often on an individual basis. There are hundreds of thousands of people reaching out to others in some form of service. There are innumerable prayer groups with their understanding of spirituality. And there are still great teachers who continue to inspire us.

 

May we sit this Sunday for the beauty we all imbue. May we sit for the beauty of being given the opportunity to learn the lessons. May we sit for each other in this sojourn on this Earth.

 

Thank you,

 

Richard

For Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Hello all, school children are graded on their ability to cooperate with others in group projects. It is considered to be an essential trait for a healthy adult life. At times, when a soul becomes entangled in self, in small worldly desires and the fleeting satisfactions of material forces, when they are disconnected from service to others in favor of service to power, fame or money, we might then call them lost souls.

May we sit this week for our political process. May our decision makers employ humility, honesty, and concern for the common good in all they do. And may we do so as well.

Thank you,

Richard