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, January 24

For Sunday January 27th, 2013

Hello all, it is said that the phrase "turn the other cheek" was from ancient days when a superior would simply backhand a subordinate without even looking up. In this instance the action of "turning the other cheek" would force the superior to use their other hand, requiring him to turn his body and thereby see the subordinate's face.

As such it was not intended as an invitation to more abuse, as in the current understanding, rather it was an attempt at human connection during a time of difficulty.

May we sit this Sunday for those human connections upon which the world rolls so smoothly. May we create them in our own lives and respond to them as offered by others.

Thank you,

Richard
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