LovingKindness Meditation
Dear Murray,
I just finished my loving-kindness meditation. It took about 25 minutes, and it was beautiful. I do, genuinely, feel a difference in my psyche, in my body, after practicing it. The world, somehow, seems more beautiful, more fresh. I, somehow, appreciate myself more, love myself more. I feel a sense of calm, which cannot be penetrated by the sounds of nearby revving motors, honking horns, televisions, or construction. I feel simple.
I have the feeling whether world isn't quite normal in my head, but after this meditation, I don't quite mind. I feel it's okay, as it's all I have to work with right now.
I cried during my practice, grateful for the world, for myself, and for my family and friends. I wish my roommate would not suffer so much every time she sees me-I hope she finds something that makes her happy, as she is obviously very upset by something within herself, as we all are, and it's triggered by seeing me. I wish Jessica relief from the financial and mental burdens brought about by med school, and I wish Josh and Robin a beautiful vacation that inspires them to live life even fuller. I wish everyone I meet today lightheartedness, even if there can only be heaviness. I wish everyone love, and I wish that everyone I love know I love them.
The world is so large and life is so short. That doesn't mean we should despair, but that we should be happy because we have so much to do, so much to entertain us, so much to inspire us. It means we should be grateful, if we can find the gratitude within ourselves.
Today, I wish that for myself-I wish myself acceptance of everything that comes to pass and gratitude for the simple and complex pleasures that present themselves. I wish my acknowledgment that today be beautiful, regardless of the weather.
I just finished my loving-kindness meditation. It took about 25 minutes, and it was beautiful. I do, genuinely, feel a difference in my psyche, in my body, after practicing it. The world, somehow, seems more beautiful, more fresh. I, somehow, appreciate myself more, love myself more. I feel a sense of calm, which cannot be penetrated by the sounds of nearby revving motors, honking horns, televisions, or construction. I feel simple.
I have the feeling whether world isn't quite normal in my head, but after this meditation, I don't quite mind. I feel it's okay, as it's all I have to work with right now.
I cried during my practice, grateful for the world, for myself, and for my family and friends. I wish my roommate would not suffer so much every time she sees me-I hope she finds something that makes her happy, as she is obviously very upset by something within herself, as we all are, and it's triggered by seeing me. I wish Jessica relief from the financial and mental burdens brought about by med school, and I wish Josh and Robin a beautiful vacation that inspires them to live life even fuller. I wish everyone I meet today lightheartedness, even if there can only be heaviness. I wish everyone love, and I wish that everyone I love know I love them.
The world is so large and life is so short. That doesn't mean we should despair, but that we should be happy because we have so much to do, so much to entertain us, so much to inspire us. It means we should be grateful, if we can find the gratitude within ourselves.
Today, I wish that for myself-I wish myself acceptance of everything that comes to pass and gratitude for the simple and complex pleasures that present themselves. I wish my acknowledgment that today be beautiful, regardless of the weather.