For Sunday September 26th, 2021

Hello to everyone, honest human connections are essential for a society to survive, while strongly held opinions are easily divisive. Opinions are things of the mind, tempting to have and hold but quickly fading to unimportance in the light of Love. Connections on the other hand shine brighter in Love, becoming the building blocks of Oneness.

And which is it that humanity needs to move forward?

May we greet those we meet and those we already know with kindness and the deepest truth. May we honor the connective tissues which hold us in Love. May we find a clear path through worldly tumult.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday September 19th, 2021

Hello to all of you, according to Einstein, "When something vibrates, the electrons of the entire universe resonate with it. Everything is connected. The greatest tragedy of human existence is the illusion of separateness." So the universe rolls along with all the parts vibrating at their various frequencies.

 
However, when two or more purposely vibrate at the same frequency their amplitude (the strength of their vibration) is increased. This is the scientific description of 'when two or more are gathered in my name' indicating that group prayers are powerful.

May we sit this evening in group prayer for the goodness of humanity to come through. May we learn our lessons fully. May we choose a higher way.

Thank you all for all you do,

Richard

For Sunday September 12th, 2021

Hello everyone, all this week we've been remembering those lost on September 11, 2001. The memories help us to remain aware of what some humans are willing to do to other humans when their thoughts are fueled by angers, fears, and hatred.

 
There is a better way.

May we use this opportunity to pray for the upliftment of humanity, beyond our frailties and self-deceptions. May we open ourselves to the subtle callings of the higher realms. May we have the courage to see our own foibles and the strength to move beyond them.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday September 5th, 2021

Hello and a gracious good day to all of you. The spiritual transformation we're working toward is one of Love, of course. So, how do we get there amidst the frustrations, frailties, and foibles of humanity? As Ellyn Dye has said, "Some people are meant to be the sand in your oyster." That irritation is the motivation for building a pearl of Love.

 
As we are aware, Love is the only way through and out of the situation we're in, true Love, as unconditional as we can achieve.

So, for this Sunday evening, let us choose someone or some situation which causes you irritation. Let us build a pearl of Love within ourselves for that person or event. It may not change them, but it will definitely change us. And that is how the world is changed.

Bless you all,

Richard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhlzKGNbNhA 

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

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 

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 

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 

For Sunday August 1st, 2021

Hello again to the future from this day, written July 19th.

 
We have talents we were born with and desires in our hearts. When our talents and desires align our expressions are in the universal language of faith, hope, kindness, and love. This holds true whether we use words, music, movement, artful pictures, or just sitting quietly with a friend. In doing so we emanate the Creative Force.

May we sit on this first day of a new month with a renewed heart. May the beauty within become the beauty without. May all who seek be sated.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday July 25th, 2021

I'll be away from my computer for a week or so, that's why you'll see a bunch of these today. Space them out as needed please...

Hello and good day to you all, we are told if we want peace we should make peace with others and if we want harmony we should make harmonious experiences in the lives of others. It's good advice.

In order to do so we must recognize and release that which prohibits peace and harmony from occurring within ourselves.

May we sit for personal awareness, to watch our thoughts, recognize discord, see the full effect our discord has on others, and so enriched may we lovingly release them all.

Bless you all,

Richard

For Sunday July 18th, 2021

A gracious good day to all of you, we are told conducting our lives in harmony with spirituality will bring beauty, joy, and a life worthwhile. Learning to live in that harmony is sometimes challenging.

Beleaguered as we are by outside pressures, inward biases, and conflicting emotions the path of harmony may at times appear only dimly. However, the Light is always in our hearts.

May we sit this evening for the ability to find that Light. May we have the strength to set aside distractions of the mind. May we listen closely to find the truth whose physical residence is in our hearts, within the chest cavity. May we use that truth as our guiding Light.

Bless you all,

Richard 

Ripple Effect video of Sunday, July 11th

This session is a great reminder that although we can be heavily engrossed in life at times, our issues, etc., that the work we did throughout our life has resulted in a major shift in attitude, values and beliefs, and is strong enough to withstand these storms and keep us moving forward.

Video:

https://youtu.be/5LUesYEyhR4

Podcast:

https://anchor.fm/growhumanpotential/episodes/Our-Lives-Post-Enlightenment-e14ej3q 

Bless you all,

Richard

For Sunday July 11th, 2021

Hello to all of you, history shows that as humans we are remarkable at justifying whatever desires and impulses appeal to us, oftentimes with disastrous results. When we give priority to our justifications we lock ourselves into circular thought processes which can be difficult to break.

That is why the teachings of Buddha and others tell us to sit back and watch what our minds are doing. There is always a wise, outwardly loving path available. To get outside of ourselves and search for that path is always righteous.

May we sit this evening for the awareness of our own inner workings. May our biases, angers, grievances, and habitual thought patterns become clear. May we search for the wiser way.

Thank you all,

Richard