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, December 14

For Sunday December 14th, 2014

Hello all, there seems to be two meanings for the phrase 'having a strong faith.' First, and most often used, is the concept of belief in something; whether it's belief in the existence of something unseen or in a future yet to unfold. Such beliefs might be held and defended very intensely but they are still largely in the area of thought and it's processes.

Secondly there's the much deeper level of the heart. "Strong faith' in the realm of the heart refers to having the ability to love, using the power of love. Here we touch on the beginnings of spiritual healing; an honest smile, a gentle hand on the arm of someone in grief, or lending a kind ear. 

Thought on it's own, no matter how intently held, is incomplete. Faith that's based in the heart will bring thoughts which need no defending. Their truth will be as clear as "I am."

May we sit this Sunday for that clarity, for the "I am" to emerge from our hearts to the hearts of others we may meet. 

Thank you,

Richard
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