Antidotes to living a human life- “Safety”

In discussing “feeling safe” with a friend lately, they mentioned how in their current situation, this is the most safe they have felt in their lives. Their external environment was most nourishing and nurturing and accepting of who they are than they had ever experienced. We also discussed what it meant to be confident and… Continue reading Antidotes to living a human life- “Safety”

The practice of Metta/Maitri

The practice of Metta/Maitri, is the practice of extending benevolence, loving kindness and unconditional friendliness toward ourselves and toward others. It is the first of the 4 Brahmaviharas (divine/sublime states) of being. Following the 4 Brahmaviharas leads the practitioner into the Brahma realm- the realm of the spiritual self. The practice of loving kindness can… Continue reading The practice of Metta/Maitri