Morning Metta ~ Stepping Into A World Full Of Friends

“There is no enemy. Nor is there any absolute or ultimate truth, state of perfection, ideal, or final achievement. […] Reality is beyond words. On the other hand, to be free of suffering, to be free of struggle, involves nothing more than to stop opposing what arises in experience: to practice in everything the simple dictum, ‘there is no enemy’ ”
~ Ken McLeod, The Magic of Vajrayana

When our needs aren't fully met by other humans, sometimes our minds can create 'enemy images'. We somehow imagine danger and project imagined opponents to our happiness. This is quite subtle and often subconscious.

Starting with self-connection, this contemplation begins your day with a friendly reminder that ultimately, we're all family on this planet, and everyone you meet has the same beauty in their heart that shines in yours.

image: Timon Studler