For Sunday August 3rd, 2014

Hello everyone, if we come to a deep internal realization that we are observers, of the world and of ourselves, then we may step back from our thoughts and change the focus of our observing. An example - we may be mulling over some trying personal difficulty when we stub a toe. Our focus of attention suddenly goes to our toe. We may carry over some of the emotional anguish of our problem but our attention is fully fixed upon our poor toe and the previous thoughts are forgotten, at least for a time.

So, given that it's possible to refocus ourselves, may we drop our thinking and focus upon our hearts? What does the area around your heart feel like at this moment, or at any moment of your choosing? When a search like this is fruitful you find a much quieter place than thinking ever allows. 

You may well find a place of wisdom and a very different kind of intelligence. It's an intelligence which knows exactly what to do at the moment it needs to be done, without any previous thought or experience. This is what is meant by 'heart-thinking', viewing the world from the point of view of your heart.

May we sit this Sunday for that heart-centered perspective on the world. It starts simply, search the area around your heart for whatever you may find there. If you are unsure of what you've found, please keep searching. It will make itself known.

Gratefully,

Richard

For Sunday July 27th, 2014

Hello all, may we take this opportunity to sit for the difficulties surrounding the Gaza strip? May the Light shine down upon all involved for their highest good and the spiritual development of all humanity.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday July 20th, 2014

Hello all, humanity is undergoing a transition, slowly yes, but transitioning none the less. Despite endless media reports we are moving away from a reliance upon external power as a means of control, which is always motivated by fear. On a very grassroots level, and whether they consider themselves spiritual or not, people are increasingly concerned for the welfare of others. It is this increase in personal compassion which makes the difficulties of the world seem more horrifying as we go along. 

For there to be improvement the world must be loved as it is; allowing tolerance, patience, and an understanding that each person's path is of their own choosing to guide us.

May we sit this Sunday for that loving of the world. In it's own time, and with all the loving assistance we can muster, may 'As above, so below' come forth in the world.

Reverently,

Richard