For Sunday December 1st, 2013

Hello all, forgiveness is one of the most healing of human abilities. By releasing old wounds, easing conflict, and allowing forward motion through times of strife it becomes essential in maintaining healthy relationships. 

Yet somehow, in the world-wide arena of American politics, it is almost never heard. Personal ambitions oftentimes depend upon emotionally charged rhetoric. When this is adhered to long term solutions suffer. 

May we sit this Sunday for the proper use of forgiveness May we sit that the human concept of exacting justice be tempered by what the heart knows is an essential element in all our lives, forgiveness. 

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday November 24th, 2013

Hello all, quantum physics teaches us that individual atoms only exist as potentials, or possibilities, or tendencies, until they are observed in some manner. At that moment of 'observation' they become physical, they come into physical existence. As we imagine the vastness of the universe we may wonder; what is it that has 'observed' each and every atom in each and every star, planet, and galaxy into existence?

Perhaps it's the action of Love, a Love fully enthralled by the absolute joy of creation. With this as an underpinning to our own existence, is it any wonder we long for the personal expressions of that Love within us? In spite of the distractions which free will allows, we are drawn constantly towards honesty, peace, beauty, courage, and so much more...

May we sit this week with that awareness of having been created, at our core, in exuberant joy from an eternal Love.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday November 17th, 2013

Hello to everyone, the life reviews of NDE'ers show how healing it is when you fully grasp a traumatic situation from the point of view of every person involved, and from a larger perspective as well. This coincides well with the concept that 'total knowledge' and 'unconditional love' are the exact same thing. When you know a situation thoroughly you cannot but be loving toward it. 

Currently, in our armed services, 22 people commit suicide every day. This is an historically high number and a tragedy at any number. It has been said that suicide is the worst thing that free will allows us to do. 

May we sit this Sunday for those whose situations lead them towards such ends. May they have a fuller grasp of where their lives are, and where they've been. May we find within ourselves the Love and Knowledge which heals and share it warmly with all others. 

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday November 10th, 2013

Hello all, our Big Blue Marble the Earth, with it's tectonics and it's weather, has to fulfill it's processes. We might not be able to stop an earthquake or storm from occurring but there can be mitigation through prayer. 

So, perhaps we might start earlier with our prayers, along with our Sunday meditation, this week. May we sit for God's Will to be done for all affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. 

Gratefully submitted,

Richard

For Sunday November 3rd, 2013

Hello and apologies to all, life gets a bit busy sometimes. May we sit for ease, contentment, and mindful appreciation of each moment, no matter what.

Thank you with utmost kindness,

Richard