How & Why to Practice Metta Towards Yourself

This is a short excerpt from a talk on metta dealing specifically with how and why to practice metta towards yourself.

In this modern world we are taught that it is selfish to think about yourself, to spend time on yourself, but we cannot hope to help others if we cannot help ourselves first.

Similarly, we cannot hope to develop metta, limitless goodwill, for all beings, unless we have goodwill for ourselves.

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Thank you! That was wonderful

Thank you for this, brother! I love that you use the oxygen mask metaphor! Keep up the good work. ❤️

I assume this is the principle that one drowning man can’t save another? So obvious & so easy to miss! Thank you

Very recognisable, down to earth and inspiring. Thank you! 🙏

Incredible talk!

Excellent!!! - Thank you very much 🙏🏻

inspiring words indeed.

Very supportive, friendly and enlightening, thank you.

I love listening to Jay's talks..he is very engaging and warm, he makes the teachings accessible and relevant ..much appreciated!

Thank you 🌼 namaste

I like this guy and relate so much to what he had to say. Thank you!

Clear and heartfelt exposition

Basic and valuable wisdom. Thank you 🙏

We do tend to beat ourselves up, don't we? Learn to like yourself!

Excellent little talk, good advice to put into practice. Thank you

What a great talk! I hope I can find a more detailed discussion of this issue in your library!!! Thank you!!! 🌺🙏🌺

I really needed this today. Thank you, Bhante.

Very helpful. Thank you. 🙏🏻

Short, accurate, helpful and easy to understand. This is a central theme that we all need to integrate into our lives. Thank you. 🙏

Just what I needed today...thank you.