Loving Kindness For Parents

This is a short loving kindness meditation for parents who are feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin. As a parent myself, I know we sometimes don't have time for longer meditations when we need it most, so this practice is designed to help bring you back to yourself in under 3 minutes. Paired with immersive music, this meditation includes deep breathing and simple “may I” statements to help you soften and direct compassion back toward yourself, so you can then offer more steadiness, patience, and kindness to others.

Transcript

Welcome. This is a short loving-kindness practice for those moments of parenting when you feel overwhelmed or stretched thin. Please settle into whatever position you find yourself in and softly close your eyes. Place one hand on your heart and the other hand on your belly. Feel your body breathing. Take a long, Slow breath in through your nose. And let it go completely out of your mouth. Again, Inhaling deeply. And exhale completely. One more time at your own pace. Now silently repeat the following phrases after me. May I be kind to myself. May I remember that I am doing my best. May I meet this moment with compassion. May I have patience. May I be filled with loving kindness for myself and others. Take another moment here, Allowing these words to settle. Slowly, As you're ready, You can open your eyes and carry this loving kindness into your day.