Rest Into The Heart Of Loving Kindness

Welcome to this meditation, Rest into the Heart of Loving Kindness. In this practice, we’ll explore a soft and gentle way of connecting with the heart, cultivating a sense of warmth, compassion, and kindness towards ourselves. Whether you’re sitting or lying down, this practice is designed to be comfortable and accessible, allowing you to ease into a space of rest and openness.

Through deepening our connection to loving kindness, we can create a soothing, heart-centered experience that brings peace and relaxation. There is no rush, no need to do anything other than rest and allow yourself to receive the gentle warmth of compassion.

Let’s begin this journey together.

Transcript

Come into a posture, In which you can feel relaxed, Peaceful and open, This might be seated, Or it could be lying down. Just get comfortable, Relax and open, Allow the eyes to close softly and feel the breath move within the body, Like a gentle tide, In and out, On the in breath sweeping up the body, On the out breath, Moving down and letting go, And just as a tide, A sea comes in and cleanses and washes the beach, Allow this breath to do that for you, To come in and touch every cell, Opening you as the body expands, And then relaxing you on the out breath, Allowing the tide to carry away, Any worries, Any stress, Any tension, And then come into the heart centre, Feel the heart, And breathe from there, Taking in with gratitude, Fresh revitalising air, And as you breathe out, Allow the out breath to carry away, Anything that doesn't serve you, And allow these breaths to open you up, And as if speaking from the heart centre, Repeat these phrases, Slowly, Deeply and meaningfully, After me, May I be happy, May I be happy, And feel that kindness towards yourself, Really mean it deeply, May I be happy, May I be well, May I be well, May I be well, Wishing for yourself wellness, However that looks to you, May I be safe and protected, May I be safe and protected, May I be safe and protected, May my heart and mind awaken and be free, May my heart and mind awaken and be free, May my heart and mind awaken and be free, And then letting go of the phrases, Connecting with any sense of closeness or warmth that you feel towards yourself, If that hasn't arisen, No problem, It's the intention that will change you, Breathing in, Loving support from all that surrounds you, And breathing out that which no longer serves you, May you be happy, May you be well, May you be safe and protected, And may your heart and mind awaken and be free, And when you're ready, Move, Give yourself a hug, And place a hand on your chest, Feel the warmth of the hand, Pouring into the heart centre, And say to yourself, In this life, May I find true happiness, And when you're ready, Open your eyes, And carry this sense of loving kindness with you wherever you go, And use these phrases whenever you remember, To deepen the connection of you with your deepest heart, Have a wonderful and beautiful day.