Loving-kindness

This week across my social media channels, and in my blogs and meditations I have focussed on the practice of Loving-kindness and how it helps me deepen my relationship with myself and others.  The return journey to my heart has been lengthy and sometimes mixed, the road long and winding and considerably bumpy at times.  Some of the turns that I took have been difficult to find a way out of.

My experience of the practice of Loving-kindness helps me soften towards myself, particularly when I feel lost in memories of the past or fears for the future.  It helps me to return to now, and I use my breath to access the expansiveness and inclusiveness of the feeling of the practice of Loving-kindness.

I cannot say that I always practice it formally but I find it a very powerful means to stay connected to myself and others and I notice that the more I practice it my connection with other people feels more meaningful and enjoyable.  Specifically, it has helped me to dwell less on the past and my inner relationship has become less harmful and more enriching.

“My experience of the practice of Loving-kindness helps me soften towards myself, particularly when I feel lost in memories of the past or fears for the future.”

Rachel Podger

What happens on the inside is so often reflected on the outside and I believe that as I continue on my journey of self-discovery and that I must love and give kindness to myself if I am to wholeheartedly give it to others.  I don’t feel good inside when I am angry or upset by another and the experience of Loving-kindness helps to acknowledge and be with these emotions. 

To feel more peaceful and loving brings more joy and laughter into my life and my eyes open a little wider.  I see more beauty and feel blessed that I have found this practice as a means to enrich my life and it feels more meaningful.  It helps me remember that my life has many dimensions to it and that ultimately lovingkindness is an extremely beneficial practice to include within the building of firm foundations in this life that I live now.