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May is for Metta.

Metta is loving kindness. This technique taught by the Buddha is a simple yet transformational practice of well wishing. It is a way of opening our hearts and letting love and kindness pour in for ourselves, our loved ones, our wider community members, the difficult people in our lives and, ultimately, all beings.May has 31 days, so here are 31 daily aspirations to guide our metta meditation practice for the month. May they be of benefit!1 - May I be safe.2 - May I be happy.3 - May I be healthy.4 - May I be peaceful.5 - May I live with ease.6 - May I be free.7 - May you be safe, happy, healthy, peaceful and free. (Visualize a loved one.)8 - May you be safe, happy, healthy, peaceful and free. (Visualize a neutral person.)9 - May you be safe, happy, healthy, peaceful and free. (Visualize a difficult person.)10 - May we be safe, happy, healthy, peaceful and free. (Myself and my loved ones.)11 - May we be safe, happy, healthy, peaceful and free. (My wider community.)12 - May you be safe, happy, healthy, peaceful and free. (All beings on Earth.)13 - May all beings be safe.14 - May all beings be happy.15 - May all beings be healthy.16 - May all beings be peaceful.17 - May all beings be free.18 - May all beings feel strong & supported.19 - May all beings be loved & cared for.20 - May all beings breathe & relax.21 - May all beings go with the flow.22 - May all beings express our unique power.23 - May all beings open our hearts.24 - May all beings listen.25 - May all beings imagine.26 - May all beings connect with our intuition.27 - May all beings connect with our divine nature.28 - May we all love.29 - May we all share.30 - May we all serve.31 - May we all unite.  ARCHIVEMay 2015Metta Check-in Love is… 10 Quotes on Education & Love