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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Sunday, April 7

For Sunday April 7th, 2013

Hello to everyone, through movie and TV screens our culture has played out a romanticized fascination with guns and violence across generations. It is deeply ingrained and still ongoing. While horrifying, it is not surprising that troubled people turn toward such physical force as a method of expressing power in this world. Meanwhile our corporate/political machinery vies within itself for favored simplistic solutions. Yet the answer to cultural violence is deeper than limiting the number of bullets in a clip, adding more guns as a deterrent, or background checks on original purchasers.

As so many times before, and many times yet to come, may we sit for guidance; may we petition for God's Light to come down; may we sit for the courage to be open and honest within ourselves and with others.

As this world moves toward a more spiritual existence may we 'prime the pump' once more with a thoughtful, compassionate view towards all.

Thank you from my 'heart of hearts',

Richard
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