I’ve resumed the practice of metta meditation which I first learned from Sharon Salzberg many years ago.
It evokes such a powerful feeling of joy and wellbeing that it’s hard not to want to practice this on a daily basis.
Here is what works for me:
Get into a meditative position and state; sit comfortably and quiet your mind.
Follow your breath for a few minutes.
Focus on your heart area.
Recall an unconditional loving experience you’ve had or imagine one.
Then say these words while you experience the love of Source showering down upon you:
May I be happy.
May I be well.
May I be at peace.
Next, think of someone you love and say:
May you be happy.
May you be well.
May you be at peace.
Next, think of someone you feel neutral about and say:
May you be happy.
May you be well.
May you be at peace.
Next, someone you dislike:
May you be happy.
May you be well.
May you be at peace.
Next those present in your immediate environment.
In your town, city, state, country and finally the world.
Each time you radiate unconditional loving kindness in ever increasing circles until you have encompassed the entire universe.
Rest in this place for a few moments before arising out of this meditation which should take no longer than fifteen minutes.
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