For Sunday October 30th, 2016

Hello everyone, in our political strife having anger at the other side is not only common but often encouraged, and used for great effect.  Yet if we hold to the truth of Oneness then we have to ask, "Is anger ever justified?" The moment we are moved to protect an idea, a belief, dogma, something you demand, or something you hold, that very protection indicates anger. And our level of anger is a pretty good measurement of our personal distance away from living Oneness. 

Is it possible see anger under the heading of 'it just is' – that is, without defending or condemning it? Can we get enough distance to see it as an indicator of our own personal awareness?

May we sit this Sunday for 'clear vision', the ability to see without bias or limitation; to see ourselves as we are; to see society as it is; to see ourselves lovingly despite all frailties. 

Respectfully submitted,

Richard

For Sunday October 23rd, 2016

Hello everyone, it's tempting to look upon the problems of today and wish for them to be made better. Our politics, the Middle East, our society, all have their own set of difficulties. In our humanness we often pray for the problems to be fixed or resolved. Yet prayers for the courage, the strength and the wisdom with which to complete the learning process, to gain the spiritual growth, even through the difficulties, may be more appropriate.

This Sunday may we sit for such courage, strength, and wisdom to come down to us and to those in difficulty in the world. May Divine Light show the way, whether by giant leaps or tiny steps. And, may we have the humility to listen.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday October 16th, 2016

Hello everyone, we are told that songs existed long before there were any singers to give them voice. If this is true then every wonderful thing that is to happen is simply waiting for the right time, place, and people to bring them forth. We find ourselves alive now, in this time period. So the question becomes, "Are we listening?"

We all 'sing' in our own way, each adding our part to the fullness of the concert.

May we sit tonight with the internal quietness which allows us to hear the whispers of wonder. May we bring forth that which is given for us. My all join the tune in time.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday October 9th, 2016

Hello everyone, a sad pitfall of our current climate of polarization is the adoption of an attack and defend mentality, as if division and control were the highest callings of humanity. Yet ancient spiritual teachings, from the Hawaiian reconciliation and forgiveness of Ho'oponopono to the Jewish reminder to put your own house in order when trying to save the world, tell us that the future is an inside job.

Whatever we find disturbing in the world can also, with deep enough self-honesty, be found within us – and that is where we have the greatest influence.

May we sit this evening for the ability to see ourselves clearly, without bias or justification. May we identify that which bears release. May we be the change we wish to see.

Thank you all,

Richard