For Sunday July 30th, 2017

Hello everyone, on the surface these appear to be tumultuous times with groups of people spread out like islands in a turbulent sea. Yet we know that far beneath that surface we're all very connected. Traveling between islands brings to mind the grand and eloquent word 'coddiwomple' meaning to travel purposefully toward an unknown destination. 

While we know the final destination is an awareness of our connections, the unknown part is when all islands will grasp the insight to look below the surface.

May we sit this Sunday for the experience of our connections. May we know their truth. May they guide our lives.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday July 23rd, 2017

Hello everyone, in times of turmoil and anxiety it's wise to remember the ancient saying, "When you walk toward the Light, the shadow of your burdens will always fall behind you." And, there are a number of techniques to help you walk toward the Light.

*Belly Breathing – 'fight or flight' responses cause chest breathing, belly breathing can be calming.

*Gratitude List – an accounting of things you are grateful for can help refocus your attention.

*Third Eye Mantra – focusing on the third eye area while repeating the Serenity Prayer, or the Lord's Prayer, or Om Mani Padme Hum, or whatever you find that works to direct your attention spiritually upward.

These things, and others, work to strengthen our connection to our Higher Selves. They also disconnect us from the residue of old fears and angers which the subconscious mind clings to. 

May we sit this Sunday for the original meaning of the word 'Amen' which was, "I commit." May we commit ourselves to improving our spiritual connection and thereby reap the contentment and satisfaction which comes from 'walking toward the Light'.

Amen,

Richard

For Sunday July 16th, 2017

Hello everyone, science tells us that all the planets, stars, and galaxies are in their exact positions because all of the others are in their own exact positions. It is the great harmony of nature, the great balance inherent within Universal Consciousness.

Humans, with the free will to separate themselves from Universal Consciousness, have drawn themselves out of balance with a love of power, wealth, and the various attractions of material sensations.

Yet the connection to Universal Consciousness is still available. It can be found in an appreciation of nature, the laughter of a child, and in meditation.

May we sit this evening for our own connection. May we find our internal balance. May we 'set things right' within our own hearts.

Thank you all,

Richard

Prayer for Vaughn Boone

Vaughn Boone completed his passing through of this life on July 13th at 11:45pm, aged 101 exceptional years. Husband, father, teacher, healer, mentor, magician, he was many things to many, many people. Now he is more. There is an unbroken chain reaching upward from our glorious tiny little lives all the way back to our Universal Source. He has always been a sturdy link in that chain, now a notch higher.

We who were fortunate to call him friend celebrate his graduation from this life, even as we grieve. 

He played many tricks during his time here; ropes, cards, coins, and flowers would appear and disappear; jokes, ventriloquism, songs, and music poured forth; stories, healings, and an eager helping hand all flowed from his open, loving heart. 

He did many tricks, but his greatest was to evoke the Master Magician within the hearts of those upon whom he poured his love. The same Master Magician who he always held dear and always served. The same Master Magician who holds all of us dear.

We like to say, "God speed" or, "Go with God" and, "May God be with him" when someone we love passes. We try to express what we wish for them. We innocently miss the point. Our human words cannot convey the otherworld beauty within which Vaughn now lovingly resides.  

Let us celebrate his life, emulate his love, and look forward to meeting him again when we all come together in the Greater One.

Reverently submitted,

Richard

For Sunday July 9th, 2017

Hello to all, if you come upon a thirsty person wandering in the desert and offer them a picture of a lake you would do no good for them. If you taught them about the chemistry of water it wouldn't help them; technical descriptions of dams, rivers, and sluiceways would be useless. They need actual water.

Similarly those who are spiritually lost, lacking in love, need actual love. Whenever we can find an honest connection then share our hearts, it helps them find their hearts. 

May we sit this Sunday for the setting aside of differences in favor of finding connections. May we share honestly in the hopes those connections may grow.

Submitted with reverence,

Richard

For Sunday July 2nd, 2017

Hello to everyone, for those whose desire is to love outwardly the turmoil of the world can be distressing. Yet still, the fruits of the spirit are an integral part of the world's design and cannot be displaced. 

At times such as these those who love outwardly are called to be shepherds, showing the way by nurturing the fruits of the spirit within, for the purpose of sharing.

Love, kindness, compassion, and harmlessness will never go out of style – or be unneeded.

May we petition God for the personal strength and serenity to be good shepherds in this time of transition.

Thank you all,

Richard