PRACTICE
Loving-kindness meditation
Silently repeat phrases of goodwill, starting with yourself and extending outward.
HOW TO PRACTICE
- Sit comfortably and bring to mind a sense of warmth.
- Silently repeat: 'May I be safe. May I be healthy. May I be at peace.'
- Bring to mind someone you love, and repeat the phrases for them.
- Extend the phrases to a neutral person, then someone you find difficult, then all people.
- Return attention to yourself for a final round before finishing.
Considerations
Can ease self-criticism, loneliness, and anger. If kindness toward yourself feels hard, start with someone you love easily.
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