21 Days of Meditation: Day 8 [Lovingkindness for Yourself] 

This is the first session of week 2, which will focus on heart-based practices. In nearly all Asian languages, the word for mind and the word for heart are the same word. So when we hear the word “mindfulness” we also need to hear the word “heartfulness.” Our present moment awareness must be imbued with an accepting, loving quality. This helps us embrace more dimensions of what it means to be human, both with ourselves and with others, creating a deep peace in our being.
One of the most powerful things I’ve gotten from my meditation practice is becoming my own best friend. I feel a coziness within myself. And I also found that the more I liked myself, on the deepest of levels, the less I needed to protect my ego, making me more useful and selfless in the world.
When our cup is full, it pours over to others. In this week, we’ll practice filling our cup.
Meditations in week 2 will focus on self-compassion, outward compassion, lovingkindness, Tonglen, befriending, and self-acceptance.
In today's practice, we will cultivate lovingkindness toward ourselves.

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