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, April 9

For Sunday April 9th, 2017

Hello everyone, we humans are fantastic at justifying absolutely anything. Whatever impulse occurs within us can be instantly justified by our mind. We then gleefully follow that impulse with the unshakable belief that it was the justification which came first.

Yet the teachings of Buddhism tell us to watch what our minds are doing. There is always a wise, outwardly loving path available. Are we searching for it or simply following internal impulses and justifications?

May we sit this evening for the awareness of our own inner workings. May our biases, angers, grievances, and habitual thought patterns become clear. May we search for the wiser way.

Thank you all,

Richard
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