Loving Kindness Meditation

We begin the practice with a brief body scanning/relaxation exercise to calm and still the body. Then, to call to conjure feelings of kindness, joy, and compassion, we think of a memory that elicits these emotions. We then hold these emotions in mind and in our hearts while wishing these experiences for ourselves and others, beginning with a loved one and concluding with someone we find challenging to be with.

We close with a dedication to carrying kindness and compassion into the world.