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 16

For Sunday August 16th, 2026

This evening may we sit for all those affected by the earthquakes in Indonesia. 

May courage, fortitude, and God's will be done.

With reverence,

Richard
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Saturday, August 8

For Sunday August 9th, 2026

Hello lovely people. We all eventually leave this world behind, and everything in it. Oddly, that's the same situation which is recommended for meditation while we're living. To surrender everything we know and think about ourselves and the world, in order to discover what else exists, has been suggested since the ancients.
 
How difficult can it be? Let's find out.

May we sit this Sunday in complete surrender of ourselves. Don't worry, it's only for a little time. And if we do it right, maybe a little out-of-time. I'm told it can be life changing, in all the best ways.

With reverence for all,

Richard
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Sunday, August 2

For Sunday August 2nd, 2026

Hello, and gracious greetings to all. The spiritual transformation of humanity is not a simple thing. There are those who cling desperately to their personal desires of lust and power, knowing little of anything else. Those who foresee a more spiritual, heart-centered version of humanity may feel a level of frustration over this.

The fact is that the majority of people learn slowly, often by way of difficulties. This is their chosen path according to their free will. An integral part of living more spiritually is to have reverence for the paths of others.

So, this evening, may we sit as observers. May our own personal frailties be merely whispers of wind which arise then pass on by, un-grasped at. May we find an inner peace which helps us to allow all others to have their chosen paths.

Reverently submitted,

Richard
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