Diana Psyras Earth Day Metta: April 22, 2021 A Reminder That Every Day is Earth Day!
Every day all living beings on Earth share one home, our miraculous planet. Sharing loving-kindness (Metta) is natural for us. We can make it a daily practice to celebrate our connection to one another and to the Earth. This exercise draws on a guided meditation created by researcher Emma Seppala, Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.
Sending Loving-Kindness to All Living Beings
Settle into a comfortable position. Take 3 full breaths.
Picture the whole globe in front of you as a little ball.
Send warm wishes to all living beings on the globe, who, like you, want to be happy:
Just as I wish to, may you live with ease, happiness, and good health.
Just as I wish to, may you live with ease, happiness, and good health.
Just as I wish to, may you live with ease, happiness, and good health.
Take a deep breath in. And breathe out. And another deep breath in and let it go. Notice the state of your mind and how you feel after this meditation.
When you’re ready, you may open your eyes.
May you rest in the nurturing feelings of loving ourselves and our planet.
