{"id":6993,"date":"2017-11-20T07:30:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T12:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=6993"},"modified":"2017-11-17T14:16:55","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T19:16:55","slug":"6993","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/stress-busters\/6993\/","title":{"rendered":"Find A Little Peace – Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Loving-Kindness Meditation for Compassion and Wellbeing<\/h1>\n
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Wishing peace and goodwill to all isn\u2019t a concept you need to reserve for the holidays. This easy mindfulness meditation called Loving-Kindness can give you the warm fuzzies all over, all year long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What is Loving-Kindness?<\/h2>\n

Meditation may sound hard but there is a super simple way to get started: love and kindness.<\/p>\n

Loving-kindness refers to a state of unconditional kindness and compassion for all beings. This concept is found in many religions and cultures around the world, and the tradition spans a few thousand years.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the big deal? Some studies suggest you can boost your empathy1\u00a0<\/sup>and feelings of connection2<\/sup>\u00a0and reduce your implicit bias3<\/sup>, anger, depression and anxiety.4<\/sup><\/p>\n

How does it work?<\/h3>\n

You start with yourself and expand your circles of compassion outward. Here are the basics:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. You<\/strong>: Think about yourself. Direct your kindness to yourself with a phrase like, \u201cMay I be happy.\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. Someone really close<\/strong>: Think about someone you love. Direct your kindness to that person, \u201cMay you be happy.\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. Someone neutral<\/strong>: Think about someone you feel neutral about, like a coworker you really don\u2019t like or dislike. Direct your kindness to this person, \u201cMay you be happy.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. Someone hostile<\/strong>: Think about someone you have a tough time being around. Direct your kindness to this person, \u201cMay you be happy.\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. Bundle<\/strong>: Think about all of these people together, and equally direct your kindness to all of them.<\/li>\n
  6. Expand<\/strong>: Finally direct your kindness everywhere, \u201cMay all beings everywhere be happy.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You get the idea. Make it more your style, with a different phrase like, \u201cMay I be at peace,\u201d or \u201cMay I be safe,\u201d or stack phrases together to expand the notion. To get more practice, search for a loving kindness meditation video and find your favorite version.<\/p>\n

    Tonight before you drift off, take a moment to wish yourself some well-deserved peace. Let\u2019s do this, and be Healthy for Good!<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/healthyforgood.heart.org\/be-well\/articles\/loving-kindness-meditation-for-compassion-and-wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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