Affirming My Inherent Qualities: Relating With Others & Self

This practice is useful both in relating with others and towards ourselves. It is an invitation to affirm qualities we have within: kindness, patience, openness of the heart, and mindful responding. Some of these may come with greater ease, some need more cultivation on a given day. Rather than letting this meditation be an opportunity for the mind to judge your performance in life, try to be curious. After the practice, find the phrase you need, and offer it to yourself throughout the day.