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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBenefits of Loving-Kindness Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Thinking kind thoughts leads to happiness. And this loving-kindness meditation will increase your happiness by pushing you to think of others and wish them well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
By mentally reflecting and sending them good thoughts, you will eventually react more positively to others and think more positively of them\u2014even with those whom you may not know well or have resentment toward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies show that this meditation allows people to focus their attention on others which can play a role in reducing anxiety and depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting Loving-Kindness Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To start this meditation, find a nice place to relax and reflect. The script below is meant to help guide you through this process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meditation starts with kindness to yourself. Unless we have a measure of this unconditional love and acceptance for ourselves, it\u2019s difficult to extend it to others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through repeating and reflecting on various phrases, we focus our awareness onto those who are most special to us, then to people whom we may not know as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gradually, both the visualization and the meditation blend into the actual experience: the feeling of loving-kindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are six steps to get started on this loving-kindness meditation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: The Self<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2560,h_1872,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619791110\/magazine\/self-loving-kindness-meditation-mor-shani-unsplash\/self-loving-kindness-meditation-mor-shani-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFirst, bring awareness to yourself and receive kindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- May I be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: A Loved One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now, think of a person who invites the feeling of unconditional loving-kindness into your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"couples](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_2560,h_1707,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1619793867\/magazine\/loved-ones-nathan-dumlao-unsplash\/loved-ones-nathan-dumlao-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThink of someone that immediately elicits the feeling of care for you. This may be a significant other, a family member, or a relative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From there, you\u2019ll repeat the statements above, this time including their name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- May _____ be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: A Friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re ready, move on to a person where you regard as a dear friend. This is another person that you care for greatly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"friends](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSay the phrases to include their name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- May _____ be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Someone You Have Neutral Feelings Toward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now move to a neutral person, someone for whom you feel neither strong like nor dislike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you repeat the phrases, allow yourself to feel tenderness, loving care for their welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- May _____ be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5: Someone You Have Hostile Feelings Against<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now move to someone you have difficulties with. This may be someone you have hostile feelings toward or even resentments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- May _____ be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you have difficulty doing this, you can say before the phrases, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo the best of my ability, I wish that you be\u2026.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"hostile](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjE3MDAiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you begin to feel ill will toward this person, return to the benefactor and let the loving-kindness arise again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then return to this person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: All Beings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After the difficult person, radiate loving kindness out to all beings. Stay in touch with the ember of warm, tender loving-kindness at the center of your being. Begin to visualize or engender a felt sense of all living beings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMay all beings in existence be safe, happy, healthy, live joyously\u2026\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmpower your imagination to touch the hearts of all forms of life in the universe, unconditionally and inclusively. Stay with \u201call beings\u201d until you feel a personal sense of the profound interconnectedness of all creatures, all life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then you can move on to specific categories of beings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- All awakened ones.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All seekers.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All celestial beings.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All humans.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All animals and other beings in difficult places.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Finishing Loving-Kindness Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take a deep breath in. Then breathe out. You have successfully finished the loving-kindness meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you feel? Do you notice a change in yourself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you may not feel a change immediately, this reflection is a start to you approaching life with more compassion and kindness. You can always save this meditation to reference regularly or when you need a little boost of loving-kindness! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re new to meditating or love to meditate, this is a great way to stay present and reflect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFirst, bring awareness to yourself and receive kindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- May I be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May I be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: A Loved One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now, think of a person who invites the feeling of unconditional loving-kindness into your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThink of someone that immediately elicits the feeling of care for you. This may be a significant other, a family member, or a relative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From there, you\u2019ll repeat the statements above, this time including their name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- May _____ be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: A Friend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re ready, move on to a person where you regard as a dear friend. This is another person that you care for greatly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSay the phrases to include their name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- May _____ be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Someone You Have Neutral Feelings Toward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now move to a neutral person, someone for whom you feel neither strong like nor dislike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you repeat the phrases, allow yourself to feel tenderness, loving care for their welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- May _____ be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5: Someone You Have Hostile Feelings Against<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now move to someone you have difficulties with. This may be someone you have hostile feelings toward or even resentments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- May _____ be free from inner and outer harm and danger. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be safe and protected.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of mental suffering or distress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be free of physical pain and suffering.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be healthy and strong.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- May _____ be able to live in this world happily, peacefully, joyfully, with ease.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you have difficulty doing this, you can say before the phrases, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo the best of my ability, I wish that you be\u2026.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you begin to feel ill will toward this person, return to the benefactor and let the loving-kindness arise again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then return to this person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: All Beings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After the difficult person, radiate loving kindness out to all beings. Stay in touch with the ember of warm, tender loving-kindness at the center of your being. Begin to visualize or engender a felt sense of all living beings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMay all beings in existence be safe, happy, healthy, live joyously\u2026\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmpower your imagination to touch the hearts of all forms of life in the universe, unconditionally and inclusively. Stay with \u201call beings\u201d until you feel a personal sense of the profound interconnectedness of all creatures, all life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then you can move on to specific categories of beings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- All awakened ones.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All seekers.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All celestial beings.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All humans.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All animals and other beings in difficult places.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Finishing Loving-Kindness Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take a deep breath in. Then breathe out. You have successfully finished the loving-kindness meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you feel? Do you notice a change in yourself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you may not feel a change immediately, this reflection is a start to you approaching life with more compassion and kindness. You can always save this meditation to reference regularly or when you need a little boost of loving-kindness! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re new to meditating or love to meditate, this is a great way to stay present and reflect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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