Loving-Kindness
Cultivate feelings of warmth, kindness, and compassion for yourself and others.
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About This Session
About This Practice
Loving-Kindness Meditation (also known as "Metta") is a practice of the heart. Instead of focusing on the breath, you focus on generating feelings of goodwill, kindness, and warmth towards yourself and others. The practice involves silently repeating a series of phrases (e.g., "May you be happy, may you be safe...") while holding different people in your mind. It's a powerful way to cultivate compassion and reduce feelings of anger and resentment.
Benefits of This Practice
- Increases positive emotions like love, joy, and gratitude.
- Decreases negative emotions and symptoms of depression.
- Builds self-compassion and reduces self-criticism.
- Enhances empathy and strengthens social connections.