Heart Session Meditations

For Sunday, February 5th, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:08:00 +0000

Hello all, humanity's attachment to anger and violence is well pointed out by the deaths which resulted recently from the passions of a soccer match. As we lean toward our more spiritual natures, as we search for alternatives to war in settling national disputes, we must know that it all starts within.

As mind is the builder of attitude and direction, we use it to feed either our selfish desires or the higher callings. We get to choose, moment by moment, which step we will take on our path of learning. Will this next step lean slightly toward our smaller selves, or even just a touch toward our greater?

This Sunday may we sit for that greater, inner, quieter guidance. May we sit for the highest good for all, and for our own next step.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, January 29th, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:04:00 +0000

Hello all, as has been taught for thousands of years, this life is a temporary flickering image, a thin shadow of a far greater reality. What are casually sown seeds in this life become a harvest of intensity later on. As we watch political dramas unfold we can see that those who have tremendous responsibility are often the least aware of this lesson.

May we sit this Sunday for their hearts to open beyond the distractions of their positions. May they see a greater plan at work. May their Divine connections be strengthened, and ours as well.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +0000

Hello all, the long term effects of our decisions reverberate outward for years. This can be seen to great effect in a democratic government which relies upon a voting populace. If it's true that the will and attitudes of a people are reflected in it's elected officials, then careful choice is important.

May we sit this Sunday for insight and guidance during this election year, not only for ourselves but for all those involved in our political process. May we sit for the patience, love and wisdom to see clearly and to choose well.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, January 15th, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:38:00 +0000

Hello all, here's a short clip from David Roth's song "Five Blind Men".

http://www.davidrothmusic.com/DR_45/Rising%20in%20Love/09%20Five%20Blind%20Men.mp3

The song talks about five blind men following a wise man into the woods and coming upon an elephant resting in a glade. The wise man watched as each blind man examined a different part of the animal and thereby had a completely different view of it. The man at the trunk said, "It's a hose." The man at the ear said, "It's a fan." The man with a leg said, "It's a tree." The man at it's side said, "It's a wall." And the man at the tail claimed it was a snake.

At that point the elephant, gentle and kind, simply turned around, which knocked the blind men to the ground. Upon rising each now had a different part of the animal to inspect. Comparing notes they came to realize that each had only a partial understanding before but together they saw a greater whole. Dancing and singing they then lead the wise man out of the woods, who followed along as humbly as he could.

Even with all his great knowledge he did not have their joy. For they knew, by deep experience, that what you see depends entirely upon where you stand and how you feel.

May we sit this Sunday for that greater view, the lessons within, and that amazing joy.

Thank you all,

Richard

For Sunday, January 8th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:44:00 +0000

Hello all, here's a quote from Edgar Cayce

"In the first cause, or principle, all is perfect. In the creation of soul, we find the portion may become a living soul and equal with the Creator. To reach that position, when separated, must pass through all stages of development, that it may be one with the Creator." Reading 900-10

In this we see the plan for growth and development, that all of creation leads to fruition and fulfillment. The higher levels, so easy for us to miss, are always with us, always on our side. May we sit this Sunday for that knowing, for that restful beauty, that in the final result we are all in loving, molding hands.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, January 1st, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:49:00 +0000

Hello all, as we enter this new year, this new cycle of time with everything from presidential elections to the Mayan calender within it, there is much which is unknown. In our human condition we typically value knowing and certainty over wonder and amazement. Yet wonder and amazement are hallmarks of the openness which brings growth.

While there is openness in naivety, there is also openness in great wisdom and its companion trust in spiritual truths.

This Sunday, at the dawning of a new year and a new cycle of all our lives, may we sit for the openness to move forward with wonder, for growth with brings amazement, and for spiritual guidance whether in turbulence or contentment.

Thank you,

Richard

I messed up...

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:43:00 +0000

With apologies to all - and especially to the One whose birthday I put in the wrong month, the actual date is June 16th. Shepherds are up all night keeping watch over their flocks during lambing season which is in the May / June time frame.

My human frailty strikes again...

Richard

For Sunday, December 25th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:56:00 +0000

Hello all, creation requires three - God, the source of all; Christ, the active principal; and Spirituality, the supporting mechanism. In this season many celebrate the physical incarnation of the active principal, the Christ Light in human form.

According to the story a young teen aged orphan named Sarah, used by the innkeeper for the dirtiest of jobs, knew to set aside provisions for an upcoming event. When three travelers arrived at the inn, Mary, a donkey, and a rather nervous father-to-be, Sarah took them to a pre-arranged secluded spot with the provisions.

A birth is a very spiritual event, a mother is spiritually enhanced during her pregnancy that she may bring forth life and the entry of a new soul. How much more pure must the birth of the Christ Light be? Over the years the resulting phenomena has been loosely translated to merely describe a bright star in the sky.

Too much energy can burn one who is not spiritually prepared. Sarah, least of the least, was midwife to the Christ child. She never questioned why she was more gifted than those around her. She fulfilled her major spiritual responsibility at a very young age and went on to live her life.

May we sit this Sunday for the humility to do what is asked of us; for appreciation; for thanks that such a birth ever occurred...

And may we give thanks once more, perhaps without the commercial trimmings, during lambing season when shepherds diligently watch their flocks, on July 16th.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, December 18th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:32:00 +0000

Hello all, looking around in the political and corporate arenas one can see the desire for control at work. Take-overs, power-plays, coups large and small, all are considered to be simply politics or business as usual. Yet still, we know that "Do unto others as ye would have them do unto thee" is not only a hint toward karmic law but also fosters spiritual development while producing the greatest results for the greatest number in this lifetime.

In this season of thankfulness and of giving, of political one-up-man-ship and corporate intertwining, let us sit for 'doing unto others as we would have them do unto us'. May its beauty become a living, intimate knowledge within our hearts and may it shine outward into the world.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, December 11th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:09:00 +0000

Hello all, here in the northeast there is a lot of controversy about the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to release natural gas from the earth. The possible long term health and environmental issues are enormous. And the amount of short term money to be made easily blinds those in leadership positions.

May we sit this Sunday to ask that God's Light shine down upon all those involved in this situation. May wisdom and compassion be known in all hearts. May we hold Mother Earth warmly within our hearts.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, December 4th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:31:00 +0000

Hello all, a Tibetan Lama was once told that science will soon be able to eliminate all dis-ease and dis-comfort in the world. His reply was, "And what would be the point?"

Through grace and humility, our challenges teach us. In turn we reach out to others and connections grow. The care, concern, and compassion which comes to us and spreads out from us is a spiritual glue holding the world intact.

May we sit this Sunday for that 'spiritual glue' to flow through and from us, warmly assisting in our progress and that of human kind.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, November 27th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:27:00 +0000

Hello all, as sunlight passes through the stained-glass windows of a cathedral, God's Light passes through us. Pure Light is transformed into myriad colors, textures, and shapes by who we individually are. At our best we enhance the world with our translucence.

May we sit this Sunday for the clarity to shine forth upon the world as needed and as we each are given to do.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, November 20th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:03:00 +0000

Hello all, we here on the Earth plane are meant to be the physical hands and voices of God. As co-creators our calling is to reproduce Heaven in material form. We are as stained glass windows transforming pure Light into colors and shapes as it passes through us in a constant, moment by moment, expression of "As above, so below" a physical re-creation of pure Love.

In order that we may fully express all the colors and shapes of ourselves we have been given enough separation to act freely, according to our individual interests and desires. This ability to explore allows us to bring forth exceptional beauty in many ways.

May we sit this Sunday for the beauty we may produce. May it come from Above and be expressed by us in our daily lives. May it enlighten our hearts and the hearts of those around us.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, November 13th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:35:00 +0000

Hello all, keeping your heart open while staring straight into a difficulty can be a path to growth. Watching the various wars, revenges, mis-deeds, greeds, and difficulties of today's world can be heart-rending. While turning away may provide a needed respite, it leaves the long run wanting. Whether in our individual lives or on the world stage the truth holds, "The heart is the only thing which works better after being broken."

If we have the courage to see ourselves fearlessly, with an unwavering honesty, we find answers within. Our breaking or broken hearts will show us truth, our truths. We each have our own. It is ours to hold and cherish as a trusted guide.

May we sit this Sunday for that graceful, courageous process of seeing beyond anger, recriminations, and justifications. May such Graces live within us. May such Graces live in the world.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, November 6th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:12:00 +0000

Hello all, in the mid 1960's then president Lyndon Johnson faced the choice of whether to focus time and energy on growing tensions within our large cities or on a war which, we now know, could not be won. As the problems of humanity continue to cycle through history, do we learn from them? With a growing awareness of the sanctity of human life can better chioces be made?

Setting aside the ease of hindsight, and knowing that learning takes time, may we sit in a lovingly unbiased manner for the highest good of all those involved in the decision making process and and for those whom their decisions affect. May Divine Light shine down upon them and upon the giant mixing bowl of chaos, karma, and free will. May we continue toward alignment with the Divine.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, October 30th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:55:00 +0000

Hello all, there is a growing global awareness of the sanctity of human life. From civil and women's rights in America, to Tiananmen Square in China, to the Arab Spring, to Occupy Wall Street, people are saying, "We ought not be treated this way." With violence decreasing worldwide (see Steven Pinker's "The Better Angels of Our Nature, Why Violence Has Declined") the basic spiritual foundation of 'love thy neighbor as thyself' can be seen beginning to emerge in our lifetimes.

As subordinate groups establish equanimity and dominate groups concede, sometimes begrudgingly, we arrive at a balance point. From there the enhancement of care and concern for one another is available and perhaps more readily attainable.

May we sit this Sunday for the ongoing growth and ultimate resolution of this process. It is occurring world wide yet it begins at home, within our own hearts. So, may we sit for our own personal development as well as for the ripples which may lovingly ensue.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:14:00 +0000

Hello all, in the mix and jumble of life as we live it there is much we can be concerned about. From the world, to nations, to families, to personal health, everyone is dealing with something. And yet, amidst all these difficulties, there is a place for gratitude. From the basic simplicity of being able to breath to the complex arrangements of a grandchild, gratitude is available and open to all.

Taking a moment to find your own personal gratitude can be heart opening, and bring a sense of quiet. May we do so this Sunday. For our brief time, and whenever else we wish, may we experience our gratitude, and be grateful for it.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, October 16th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:07:00 +0000

Hello all, the end result for all humanity is clear, God doesn't throw anything away. The path to be traveled, however, is created and recreated moment to moment by free will decisions. Our part is to be willing to take whatever steps may be presented to us, willing to learn our own lessons, willing to reach out to others, willing to participate in the process of re-discovering our spiritual essence.

May we sit this Sunday for our own willingness, the willingness of others, and Divine willingness, may they all align in this world.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, October 9th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:23:00 +0000

Hello all, we watch the difficulties on news programs as people attempt to run the world by depending upon constructs born of human frailty; ideologies, isms, greed and revenge. There is a missing piece in all of it, the understanding and internal "knowing" of the sacredness of life.

Without this higher, broader, more encompassing perspective we are bound to continually miss the goal. All arrangements of politics, economics, society, and personal life are seen differently from this view: life is a sacred experience.

May we sit this Sunday for the deep knowing, personally and for the world at large, of this loving perspective.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:20:00 +0000

Hello all, since the 1950's young people have been seen as a source of income by advertising media, entertainment sensationalism and the industrial drug complex. Herded through an educational system increasingly designed for financial concerns, and lacking the experience to sort these forces out, they are often left adrift in life, searching for purpose without higher guidance.

Six decades of targeted self-absorption takes a toll on society. Can we, in our own lives, enact some difference? This Sunday may we sit for our youth, for what we may do, for their highest good, and the good of all.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, September 25th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:45:00 +0000

Hello all, the spiritual journey across the chasm of human fraility seems to be a long one. We, and many others, are often in some form of dis-ease. Yet we try. Our hearts go out, our prayers go up, our efforts are on behalf of all. Whether the outcome we can foresee comes to pass or a lesser version results in the end, we may still be satisfied with our attempts and intentions. For while the crossing of the divide may not be completed we may be pleased to have built a bridge, and the journey goes on.

This Sunday may we sit for that journey, for the building of bridges, for the crossing to continue within us and around us.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, September 18th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:03:00 +0000

Hello all, it is a joyful experience to watch a 6-month old attempt to raise herself in her crib. First she grabs the rails and pulls hard, but her legs are folded beneath her. So her hands come down and she straightens her legs. This puts her bottom in the air, leaving her head low. It is a heart-warming process of discovery, to stand is her calling.

A similar and equally wonderful process is to watch humanity raise itself spiritually. Some go by the book. Some adhere precisely to rules, ancient or new. Some invest in psychic phenomena. All are attempting to answer a call.

May we sit this Sunday for clear hearing, for honesty in our answers, and for fulfillment of the calling.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, September 11th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:37:00 +0000

Hello all, amidst the memories, hoopla, and posturing of this day let us recall Divine Will. When "Thy will be done" becomes a living thing within an individual, beyond speech, beyond thought, beyond imagining, there we find life, purpose, and contentment. Let us sit for that.

May "Thy will be done" live within us, more deeply than breath.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, September 4th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:38:00 +0000

Hello all, the various religious/political groups and ideologies in the news is a reminder that taking time to assess 'the fruits of their labors' is important when discerning leadership these days. Are their fruits inclusive, leading toward Oneness; or do they tend toward separation with angry justification and the labeling of enemies?

There are thousands of years of teachings about the truly Divine being found within, closer than breath, rather than imposed from without. May we sit this Sunday for the wisdom of spiritual discernment, for ourselves and for the world at large.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, August 28th, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Richard) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:46:00 +0000

Hello again, some of the major challenges in the world today are Hurricane Irene, drought in Africa, and unrest in the middle East. Whether any particular individual's situation is the result of a free will decision, a spontaneous function of karmic responsibility, or an occurrence of pure chaos, it still falls under the heading of 'Love moves all toward Highest Good'.

Whatever other aid we might give may we also, on this Sunday, petition for Divine Light to come down upon those involved, affected, and ill at ease with these difficulties.

Thank you,

Richard