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Loving kindness

Send warm wishes to yourself, then outward to others.

Practice now · 2 min

How

  • Start with yourself — or, if that’s too hard, someone you already love.
  • Breathe slowly, palms open, and bring the person to mind.
  • Repeat warm wishes slowly: “May I be happy. May I be at peace. May I be safe.”
  • Over time, work outward: loved ones, friends, people you’re angry with, difficult people, all beings.