Choosing Compassion For Yourself And Others

It only takes a minute to choose compassion and interrupt the habit of criticism and judgment. This meditation helps change how you relate to yourself and the people in your life. Extending compassion to yourself and others helps expand emotional flexibility and connection.

Transcript

Welcome to A Minute of Peace with Dr.

Janine.

Let's do a rep of mindfulness to practice pausing before reacting.

This meditation is called Loving Kindness.

It helps train the brain to be more compassionate and less judgmental.

Let's start by silently repeating after me.

May I feel calm.

May I feel safe.

May I feel at ease.

Now bring someone else to mind.

Maybe a friend,

A loved one,

Or someone you're having challenges with.

Silently say to them,

May you feel calm.

May you feel safe.

May you feel at ease.

As you focus on this person,

Notice how universal these wishes are.

We all want comfort,

Safety,

And peace.

And that's it.

You're done.

A Minute of Peace.