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, August 29

For Sunday August 29th, 2021

Hello everyone, perhaps this is more of a prayer request than a meditation focus. Let us pray for those affected, and to be affected, by Hurricane Ida, a nearly Cat 5 storm which is bearing down on Louisiana today.

My we, by Grace, give them comfort.

Thank you,

Richard

Sunday, August 22

For Sunday August 22nd, 2021

Hello to all of you and thank you for gathering here. The song Isle of Inisfree tells of a dreamer who is not in their native land but goes to its beauty in memory before returning to 'stern reality'. It can be seen as a lament for the Divine Source which we all have come from, and a plea to experience that beauty once again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xn7rjlOxfc
 
Those who consider themselves to be helpers in this world may feel this call but know that our work is here, to bring the beauty of Above to here below.

May we sit this evening for our connection to that beauty. May we bring it forth in our lives. May beautiful ancient prophecies be fulfilled.

Thank you,

Richard 

Saturday, August 14

For Sunday August 15th, 2021

Hello everyone, according to Einstein the essence of physical matter is that it is spiritual energy whose vibration has been reduced to the point of visibility. Given that, the vibration of any one thing ripples outward to affect everything else – we resonate with everything in the universe and it with us.

The illusion of separateness is a human tragedy. We truly are 'our brother's keeper' even at our most basic level.

May we sit this Sunday in Love. May we widen our circles of compassion to encompass all. May our presence be that of beneficial guidance.
 
Thank you all,

Richard 

Sunday, August 8

For Sunday August 8th, 2021

Hello again, I'm now writing this today rather than from behind then somewhere into the future, whew.
 
It seems that humans in general are moving. In this age of astonishing technological advances; cell phones, self-driving cars, rockets which land upright to be re-used, some people are beginning to understand the limitations of knowledge. We certainly have not reached the limit of knowledge but instead are becoming aware of its limitations, meaning – knowledge itself has no heart.

As we move toward a greater degree of heart-centered thinking; compassion, empathy, consideration, humanity comes to be seen not as separated groups but as one.

May we sit this evening for the evolution of seeing One. May our hearts encompass those we don't understand.  May our hearts encompass those with whom we disagree. May hearts be our priority, theirs and ours.

Thank you all,

Richard