Lovingkindness While Stuck In Traffic

Sharon’s Street Lovingkindness Series takes the formal meditation practice of Lovingkindness off the cushion and into your life. Explore a new way to interact with the world around you. By expanding your circle of kindness you can discover deeper connections and joy right where you are.

Transcript

In a car,

Stuck in traffic,

Stop and go,

Mostly stop.

No progress.

Feeling frustrated,

Annoyed,

Stressed out.

What's the problem?

Is there an accident?

Construction?

Tired of being stuck sitting in the car,

Wishing I was there already.

Let's move.

Pause and take a breath.

Bring your attention to the feeling of your body being seated,

Hands on the wheel.

Simply notice where you are in space.

Now notice the other drivers nearby,

Also stuck in traffic.

All of us moving together,

Starting and stopping.

What a wonderful chance to offer loving kindness.

May you be safe.

May you be happy.

May you be healthy.

May you be at ease.

May you be joyful.

May you be peaceful.

May you be happy.

Just as you and I seek happiness,

All beings everywhere also want happiness.

Wishing everyone you see and everyone unseen,

Unconditional good wishes.

May all beings be at peace.

This is street loving kindness.

This is Sharon Salzberg in a traffic jam.

Reviews

Wonderful. A more constructive way to handle going nowhere fast in a traffic jam.

Sweet! Something I want to remember when I am in a traffic jam. Grateful to be listening from the comfort of my own bed. Thank you, Sharon!

Sometimes I even smile at another driver and they smile in return. Sometimes they pretend they didn’t see that, or turn away.

I'm intending to be more compassionate while driving in Atlanta traffic for the safety of myself and others and this is a great reminder thank you! Stay safe out there!

Thank you 🙏 Sharon for sharing this loving kindness meditation with us! A lovely reminder that we can spread loving kindness towards anyone and everyone at all times. Presented with just enough humor that I had to smile 😊

Sometimes I’ll just wave at the person next to me. Like,” ohhhh isn’t this fun? We’re all going places!!” (Eventually)!

So useful! I love everything that Sharon puts out! Thank you!

Practical spirituality

Just fabulous...in the most unlikely places and situations, we can use the opportunity to issue forth Loving Kindness ♥️

Beautiful, thank you! 🙏🌟

That should be standard in all cars, might help road rage...

Omg, perfect. I know I will be able to use this one!!! Now traffic jams are opportunity

Lovely! A wonderful reminder that opportunities to practice lovingkindness are everywhere.

Perfect one meditation if you’re ready to hear the message thank you and Namaste

Wonderful way to re-interpret the situation and create a positive, rather than negative, response. Loved the background sounds, too - made the experience far more realistic and less theoretical. Thank you this gift. I see the light in you. 🤲🏻❤️🤲🏻

May this reflection be tweeted. Not with your automobile horn, but out to the world. Loved this.

What a great way to drive in traffic, love others!

What a gift! I will practice next time I am in stuck. 🙏🏻

Excellent reminder to chose Metta! Thank you! ❤️🕉

Wow!! I needed this yesterday, will use this meditation from now on.. So helpful and calming. Thank you 🙏