"To love is, first of all, to accept ourselves as we are" Thich Nhat Hanh
Regardless of whether your age or marital status or even if you think Valentine's day is a big pile of hooey, here is a beautiful meditation you can do to practice metta (loving kindness) every day.
Sit still, calm your body and your breathing and recite the meditation to yourself. Sitting still, you're not too preoccupied with other matters, so you can look deeply at yourself as you are, cultivate your love for yourself, and determine the best ways to express this love in the world.
May I be peaceful, happy and light in body and spirit.
May I be safe and free from injury.
May I be free from anger, afflictions, fear and anxiety.
When you have done this, meditating on yourself, you can repeat it, take out the "I" and substitute someone else - your partner, your family members, your colleagues or anyone. Spread the love, no purchase required.
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