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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Saturday, January 28

For Sunday January 29th, 2017

Hello everyone, Tibetans are the only people known to have changed from a warrior culture to being peaceful and spiritually oriented. Despite being warriors they still maintained a connection to the Earth and saw themselves as shepherds of the Earth rather than owners free to exploit resources for profit.

This compassionate core provided them with a foundation upon which Buddhist teachings could build a new focus for their society.  

Today in our fractured and often exploitive world what compassion do we have to build a better world upon? Perhaps the compassion we show to each other. 

May we sit this Sunday for the strength and the will to treat everyone we interact with compassionately. May we treat all others as we would like to be treated ourselves.

Thank you,

Richard
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