For Sunday August 31st, 2014

Hello everyone, the sudden passing of Elaine Sawyer has brought some introspection. Mike McGinnis writes:

"Although I will come to a point where I can celebrate her life and death, right now I feel the loss. Tom and Elaine were my second family during a very crucial time in my life. Elaine did have a challenging path which I come to believe as a gift since it inspires growth, which is the primary reason we are here. She persevered and had her own awakening, becoming an inspiration to myself and many. I regret not being able to stay in touch with the Sawyers and so many others. 

I hope, I truly do, that there is a reunion in the next realm, where Tom, Elaine and the many others that knew and loved them, will reunite to laugh and celebrate. 

Thanks Elaine for your inspiration, support and memories!"

For many years Tom and Elaine's house was a second home for me as well. I didn't see her as often after Tom passed and am now realizing how important it is to say, "Thank you" while communication is still easy, familiar, and fulfilling.

So, may we sit this Sunday for completion. May all that is to be find it's fulness. May our connections be loving and full.

Thank you to all of you,

Richard

For Sunday August 24th, 2014

Hello all, this came up during a consideration of the events in Ferguson, MO. It is Thomas Merton interpreting Chuang Tzu, the Taoist sage:

So, when the shoe fits,

The foot is forgotten.

When the belt fits,

The belly is forgotten.

When the heart is right,

"For" and "against" are forgotten.

May we sit this evening for the Light to shine down and set hearts right.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday August 17th, 2014

Hello all, the untimely passing of Robin Williams has brought an awareness of suicide to many. Tom Sawyer, who was placed into a suicide scenario as a teaching moment during his NDE, devoted many years to suicide prevention. His general comment, "suicide doesn't work" is echoed by Rudolph Steiner who said, "...in addition to suddenly feeling 'hollowed out' one is left intensely aware of everything that drove them to it, along with losing all ability to do anything about it."

That which is required for re-balancing after choosing to remove oneself from the physical realm is extreme. It is said to be the worst thing free will allows us to do. 

Many people, during an NDE or meditation perhaps, have met a loved one who committed suicide and been given great assurances from that meeting. What is often not realized is that the suicider was exactly recreated for the needs and desires of the loving one. Yet, the entity who committed the suicide has no experience of the meeting. They are totally involved in the process of balancing.

It's a lot to ask but may we sit this Sunday for those with thoughts of suicide, for those who may be of loving assistance, and for those who are secluded in a suicide scenario. May the Light shine down upon them all. May we be helpers whenever called.

Reverently,

Richard

For Sunday August 10th, 2014

Hello everyone, perhaps the ebola crisis in Africa could use some attention. From the individuals infected, to their communities, to the medical staff, and the international effort needed to address this issue, may the Light shine down for the highest good of all involved. 

Whether there is karmic balancing, lessons in compassion, or simply willingness to work together, to be fulfilled, may it all be attended to according to Thy will.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday August 3rd, 2014

Hello everyone, if we come to a deep internal realization that we are observers, of the world and of ourselves, then we may step back from our thoughts and change the focus of our observing. An example - we may be mulling over some trying personal difficulty when we stub a toe. Our focus of attention suddenly goes to our toe. We may carry over some of the emotional anguish of our problem but our attention is fully fixed upon our poor toe and the previous thoughts are forgotten, at least for a time.

So, given that it's possible to refocus ourselves, may we drop our thinking and focus upon our hearts? What does the area around your heart feel like at this moment, or at any moment of your choosing? When a search like this is fruitful you find a much quieter place than thinking ever allows. 

You may well find a place of wisdom and a very different kind of intelligence. It's an intelligence which knows exactly what to do at the moment it needs to be done, without any previous thought or experience. This is what is meant by 'heart-thinking', viewing the world from the point of view of your heart.

May we sit this Sunday for that heart-centered perspective on the world. It starts simply, search the area around your heart for whatever you may find there. If you are unsure of what you've found, please keep searching. It will make itself known.

Gratefully,

Richard

For Sunday July 27th, 2014

Hello all, may we take this opportunity to sit for the difficulties surrounding the Gaza strip? May the Light shine down upon all involved for their highest good and the spiritual development of all humanity.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday July 20th, 2014

Hello all, humanity is undergoing a transition, slowly yes, but transitioning none the less. Despite endless media reports we are moving away from a reliance upon external power as a means of control, which is always motivated by fear. On a very grassroots level, and whether they consider themselves spiritual or not, people are increasingly concerned for the welfare of others. It is this increase in personal compassion which makes the difficulties of the world seem more horrifying as we go along. 

For there to be improvement the world must be loved as it is; allowing tolerance, patience, and an understanding that each person's path is of their own choosing to guide us.

May we sit this Sunday for that loving of the world. In it's own time, and with all the loving assistance we can muster, may 'As above, so below' come forth in the world.

Reverently,

Richard

For Sunday July 13th, 2014

Hello all, scientists say that quantum mechanics is the most successful theory ever found, that it has never failed to predict accurately. And, quantum mechanics tells us there is nothing that will move from a state of probability into physical existence without being observed. 

So there are two questions. Who or what did the observing before we came along? And, with more personal responsibility, what do we focus upon in our hearts and minds that then comes into being?

Let's trust that the original observer is still doing well. Let's also trust that we can do well. May we sit on the 13th for that which is in our hearts and minds. May we observe ourselves well and create lovingly.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday July 6th, 2014

Hello all, I'll be away from my computer for a bit so you're going to get a bunch of these in quick succession. Good luck!

It's a common human trait to see what we want to see, or what's comfortable and familiar, or what we've been trained to see. Even scientists, those bastions of logical inquiry, when they found that the speed of light kept changing they decided to redefine the concept of measurement so that it would be the constant they wanted it to be.

So the question is, how do we see clearly? Can we get outside of ourselves and attain 'clear seeing', the meaning of clairvoyance? Thousands of years of seers and mystics say it's possible. 

May we sit this Sunday for clear sight. May we move beyond our typical limitations and find ... who knows? May we find all in accordance with the Light.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday June 22nd, 2014

Hello all, there is a plan, a design, a spiritual archetype for all humanity, it has been prophesied for thousands of years and will be fulfilled. The final outcome is set but the timing and exact path to it is created moment by moment in each of our lives by our free will and the effects of chaos.

We can see the effects of prayer in our lives yet not realize its fullness. The same is true of our thoughts, attitudes, and actions. There is more going on behind the physical scene than we can comprehend. 

This Sunday, June 22nd, may we sit for the archetype to come through. May our thoughts, words, and actions come from our hearts and may our attitudes align with those above.

With grateful thank you's,

Richard

For Sunday June 15th, 2014

Hello all, this is early because I'll be at the Southeastern Spiritual Conference for the coming week. It's wonderful to reconnect with old friends each year, many of them are on this list. There's something about being face to face and sharing a hug which email cannot convey. 

So let us be thankful this Sunday for that which a physical world provides. The love, the warmth, and even our struggles are all here for our greater learning. May we bring our greatest love in and take our greatest lessons out.

With thanks for all,

Richard

For Sunday June 8th, 2014

Hello all, Horace McKee and Susan Yoakum are donating time and Reiki at an Episcopalian retreat center this Saturday. The center is focused upon helping people who are dealing with HIV. As with anyone who is in a state of dis-ease, it always creates an opportunity for others to respond lovingly, to fulfill an obligation to love unconditionally.

Even though Sunday evening is the end of the weekend, may we send energy to the attendees, support and appreciation to Horace and Susan, and may we answer such calls from our hearts whenever they may occur in our lives.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Tuesday June 3rd, 2014

Hello all, David Bennett, Tim Bourke, and Barbara Whitfield await our intentions this evening while a gentle rain plays with the leaves in my backyard this morning. May the nodding agreements of the leaves bolster the loving nourishments we will give.

Thank you all,

Richard