The Loving Kindness Meditation

Posted by admin on Apr 29, 2009 in happiness | 3 comments

I started seeing a life coach. My hope is that she can help me find balance in my life so I have time to do the things I love most, like writing in my blog.

We only met a couple times so far but I feel we’re cracking this nut open. My first task was to ask myself, “What am I committed to?” All sorts of answers surfaced, but the one simple word appeared the most and that is “love”. I want to love what I do, the people I’m with, this very moment.

My next task is a little more involved. For fifteen minutes each day I do the “Loving Kindness Meditation”. It’s a gorgeous poem that really sums up the blessing I want for myself and for everyone.

I invite you to join me in this task and say this poem to yourself each day for one week. I’ve only been doing this for a few days and already I can already sense a difference. After one week, I’m guessing you will too.

Loving Kindness Meditation

May I be filled with loving kindness.
May I be safe from inner and outer danger.
May I be healthy in body and mind.
May I be happy and free.