Standing In Line - 2 Minute Lovingkindness Practice

One of the many in the Sharon’s Street Lovingkindness Series (featured on her website), this 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

Standing in line, Just waiting. It can be frustrating. Wanting things to move faster, With places to go. I don't want to be late. Instead of getting stressed out, Take a breath. Savor this moment. Simply be aware. Feel your feet on the ground. Notice the space around you. And those in front and behind. The sounds. People passing by. Here is a chance to fully acknowledge each person. An opportunity to offer loving kindness. May be safe. May be happy. May be healthy. May be at ease. May be joyful. May be peaceful. May be contented. May be safe. May be happy. May be joyful. Just as you seek happiness, All beings everywhere also want happiness. Wish everyone you see and everyone unseen, Unconditional good wishes. May all beings be at peace. This is street loving kindness. This is Sharon Salzberg. Still standing in line.

Reviews

I love Street Loving Kindness! It's such a great reminder that we can always send loving kindness into the world, no matter where we are ot what's happening around us. ❤️

I have been practicing this and wow does it flip the script turning those moments of stress into peaceful meditation moments. Thank you!

An excellent reminder to fall into mindful awareness and cultivate compassion

Thanks for the reminder for such a simple, kind practice that can be done at any time.❤️🙏🏾❤️

Fantastic reminder. Even standing in line to bring forth loving kindness. Thank you.