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"When we practice loving kindness and compassion, 

we are the first ones to profit." – Rumi

Whatever makes you glad to be alive - do that, whenever you can.  

Join us for a transformative meditation experience on ‘Loving-Kindness’.

📅 Next Session:

• Online: Tuesday, September 2nd, 7 PM ET
• NO IN-PERSON MEDITATION

This Week's Focus: Loving-Kindness

Key Points:

·  Loving-Kindness is wishing happiness and peace upon all living beings.

·  Real love is the will to let those we love be perfectly themselves.

·  Loving-Kindness meditation can change the way the mind works.

🆓 The teachings are given freely!

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Though we all have the fear and the seeds of anger within us, we must learn not to water those seeds and instead nourish our positive qualities - those of compassion, understanding, and loving kindness.

Thich Nhat Hanh

Join our community and rediscover your inner peace. 

All levels welcome!

Questions? Reach out to eileenjshaw@mac.com

What is Loving Kindness Meditation?

Loving kindness meditation (LKM) is an increasingly popular self-care technique that has gained traction for its ability to significantly enhance overall well-being and alleviate stress. This practice encourages individuals to cultivate feelings of love and compassion, not only towards themselves but also towards others. Regular practitioners of loving kindness meditation often report an increased capacity for forgiveness, deeper connections with others, and improved self-acceptance, among other emotional benefits.

However, it's important to acknowledge that engaging in loving kindness meditation is not necessarily an easy endeavor. The practice involves a conscious effort to send kindness and love, both to oneself and to those around you. For many, this may require a shift in mindset, as it can be challenging to fully embrace the concept of receiving one's own love or projecting it onto others. 

The benefits of loving kindness meditation are well-documented and can be profound. During LKM, individuals focus their thoughts and intentions on sending benevolent and loving energy towards themselves and those in their lives. This practice has been shown to foster a sense of connectedness and empathy, ultimately leading to improved emotional health. While traditional meditation techniques also offer numerous advantages, loving kindness meditation presents unique challenges that may lead to initial resistance, particularly for those who are not accustomed to expressing and receiving love at such a deep level.