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, September 23

For Sunday September 23rd, 2018

Hello everyone, we've often been told, "This world can be peaceful when we find peace within." There are two points being made here. One is that the portion of the world which we are becomes peaceful when we find peace within. The other is that the outer world appears more harmonious when we have harmony within, as in 'looking with new eyes.'

We may not be able to have a dramatic effect upon all the turmoils of the world. But then, who knows? Who's to say how our work to harmonize ourselves may spread? Or how the world may look from the perspective of a deeply loving acceptance?

Let us sit this evening to attain what we may of the beauty of Divine Source. May a greater harmony be seen to be at work in the world. May we arrive at internal peace.

Thank you all,

Richard

Thursday, September 13

For the weekend of Sunday September 16th, 2018

Hello everyone, may we send our energies to those who are and will continue to be impacted by hurricane Florence this weekend. It looks like it'll be a long ordeal.

Thank you all,

Richard

Sunday, September 9

For Sunday September 9th, 2018

Hello to everyone, the Oneness that humanity seeks to experience is available now, waiting for us to stop separating ourselves from one another. Each time we see 'others' as outsiders, as being across a gulf of unfamiliar cultures and attitudes, we increase the distances between us.

If, however, we learn to see with our hearts, to find our spiritual commonalities, to see 'others' with compassion, we can pull ourselves closer together. 

May we sit this evening for opening our hearts and closing our gaps. May distances melt away in a flow of Oneness.

Thank you,

Richard

Sunday, September 2

For Sunday September 2nd, 2018

Hello everyone, Barbara Whitfield has requested that we focus upon one of her favorite paintings for this evening. After so many words lately it may well be a good thing. We each may find something completely different within it but perhaps we'll find what we need.

Thank you all,

Richard