Gateway to Empathy

This meditation is designed to help us place ourselves in the shoes of another person. We will try to feel how they feel, hope what they hope, try to experience their fears, imagine their loneliness, share their dreams.

It has been said that empathy is like giving someone a psychological hug and that is what is offered for practice in this meditation.

What we are attempting here is referred to as in Buddhism as "Karuna" which means active sympathy or a willingness to bear the pain of others.

Much suffering can be avoided if we look out and really try to see the other as someone with hopes, dreams and fears, someone just like us.

Reviews

Thank you for these soothing and most helpful words. Namaste

A beautiful meditation. Such a gentle, calming voice.

Tony this was such a great reminder. Thank you. 💕🙏🏻

I needed this reminder. I’ve been struggling with compassion and empathy for someone close to me. Thank you for your gentle words and wisdom. 🙏

Thank you Tony, helpful reflection and meditation on empathy. May you be well, may you be free from harm, may you be happy. Namaste 🙏