For Sunday November 25th, 2018

Hello everyone, if you're looking for hope in the world among the myriad distresses which dominate the news cycles – look toward nurses, hospital clowns, and volunteers sifting through the ashes of Paradise, CA. In other words, look for the helpers. If you're trying to measure the heart of the world amongst all the war, look for the helpers. If you're searching for the 'spiritual glue' which holds societies together, look for the helpers. 

All these helpers, and vastly many more, hold the seeds for the future of the human race. They hold those seeds in their hearts. And, anyone can join them. 

May we sit this Sunday in gratitude for all those who have been helpers to us in the past. May we sit for the opportunities to be helpers ourselves in the future. May we sit for the courage and outwardly loving heart which is required to fulfill helping.

Thank you all for your help,

Richard

For Sunday November 18th, 2018

Hello everyone, it's difficult to find any way to state this quote more clearly:

"At the most basic level, it's how we treat each other that will make the difference. As we recognize the extent of the pain and anger in the world, the importance of loving kindness becomes even clearer." -- Judge Stanley Peele 

Those who annoy, those who injure, and all those who are lost, are still on their own personally crafted path to Oneness. May we sit this Sunday for the depth of courage and self-awareness required to extend loving-kindness to all. 

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday November 11th, 2018

Hello everyone, it is possible to love someone who is in a state of fear, and when they are angry. It's even possible to love someone despite whatever 'wrongs' they may have committed.

Doing so can be called the beginnings of unconditional love, reaching out to others. It's also essential to do so for ourselves. 

The self-honesty which brings an awareness of our own internal difficulties is also a loving doorway for viewing the same difficulties in others. Then the forgiveness we wish for ourselves, once given, can be extended.

May we sit this evening for our own forgiveness. May we extend it to others. May we begin to touch upon Unconditional Love.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday November 4th, 2018

Hello to all, the ancient Grecian story of Pandora's box and it's content of troubles for humanity, when seen from a high enough spiritual level, was not intended as punishment but rather as challenges to provide growth and movement.

We can look at our societal troubles of today through the same lens. Exposing the angers, fears, and discord which are abundant in our national discourse provides us with a chance to address them healthily, giving us a reason to search for wisdom.

May we sit this evening for the proper attitude, enough courage, and the will to act from a loving place within.

Thank you all,

Richard

PS Here's a treat I just found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiVcYDyPA6I&index=23&list=PLqU_mQ9bmQDoZ7Mzth0s4qgJj0TqTxap0