The buddhist practice of metta
Grief can feel like a heavy, sharp weight that simply cannot be carried.
When we lose someone deeply dear to us, the overwhelming pain often makes us want to abandon ourselves entirely.
But in the Buddhist practice of Metta (loving-kindness), we are taught that true, enduring compassion must fiercely include ourselves.
The Buddha once reminded a king and queen that you could search the entire universe and never find anyone more deserving of your own love and affection than you yourself.
While their physical presence is subject to the undeniable law of impermanence, the pure, radiant love they had for you was not destroyed.
It has simply been entrusted to you.
Do not let the harshness of loss turn you against your own spirit.
Stand strong in the face of your sorrow by actively mirroring their care.
Nourish your tired body, speak softly to your grieving mind, and fiercely protect your peace.
This is not just survival.
It is the most profound, living tribute you can ever offer to the ones who cherished you.
How will you show yourself a quiet act of kindness in their honor today?
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Everett Pannewitz
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The buddhist practice of metta
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