For Sunday August 31st, 2014

Hello everyone, the sudden passing of Elaine Sawyer has brought some introspection. Mike McGinnis writes:

"Although I will come to a point where I can celebrate her life and death, right now I feel the loss. Tom and Elaine were my second family during a very crucial time in my life. Elaine did have a challenging path which I come to believe as a gift since it inspires growth, which is the primary reason we are here. She persevered and had her own awakening, becoming an inspiration to myself and many. I regret not being able to stay in touch with the Sawyers and so many others. 

I hope, I truly do, that there is a reunion in the next realm, where Tom, Elaine and the many others that knew and loved them, will reunite to laugh and celebrate. 

Thanks Elaine for your inspiration, support and memories!"

For many years Tom and Elaine's house was a second home for me as well. I didn't see her as often after Tom passed and am now realizing how important it is to say, "Thank you" while communication is still easy, familiar, and fulfilling.

So, may we sit this Sunday for completion. May all that is to be find it's fulness. May our connections be loving and full.

Thank you to all of you,

Richard

For Sunday August 24th, 2014

Hello all, this came up during a consideration of the events in Ferguson, MO. It is Thomas Merton interpreting Chuang Tzu, the Taoist sage:

So, when the shoe fits,

The foot is forgotten.

When the belt fits,

The belly is forgotten.

When the heart is right,

"For" and "against" are forgotten.

May we sit this evening for the Light to shine down and set hearts right.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday August 17th, 2014

Hello all, the untimely passing of Robin Williams has brought an awareness of suicide to many. Tom Sawyer, who was placed into a suicide scenario as a teaching moment during his NDE, devoted many years to suicide prevention. His general comment, "suicide doesn't work" is echoed by Rudolph Steiner who said, "...in addition to suddenly feeling 'hollowed out' one is left intensely aware of everything that drove them to it, along with losing all ability to do anything about it."

That which is required for re-balancing after choosing to remove oneself from the physical realm is extreme. It is said to be the worst thing free will allows us to do. 

Many people, during an NDE or meditation perhaps, have met a loved one who committed suicide and been given great assurances from that meeting. What is often not realized is that the suicider was exactly recreated for the needs and desires of the loving one. Yet, the entity who committed the suicide has no experience of the meeting. They are totally involved in the process of balancing.

It's a lot to ask but may we sit this Sunday for those with thoughts of suicide, for those who may be of loving assistance, and for those who are secluded in a suicide scenario. May the Light shine down upon them all. May we be helpers whenever called.

Reverently,

Richard

For Sunday August 10th, 2014

Hello everyone, perhaps the ebola crisis in Africa could use some attention. From the individuals infected, to their communities, to the medical staff, and the international effort needed to address this issue, may the Light shine down for the highest good of all involved. 

Whether there is karmic balancing, lessons in compassion, or simply willingness to work together, to be fulfilled, may it all be attended to according to Thy will.

Thank you all,

Richard