Cultivating the Six Elements of True Love in ourselves is the most concrete practice that enables us to fulfill a lifelong commitment first to ourselves, which in turn enables us to understand, love, and live in harmony with our beloved and all others as well.
From the Heart Sutra: “Insight and attainment are also not separate self-entities. Whoever can see this no longer needs anything to attain.”… The teaching of aimlessness is a deep and wonderful teaching.
I’ve written a Metta meditation in the Plum Village style and I hope it will bring you a sense of ease and comfort. You might also like to place one or both of your hands over your heart while we practice.
Breathing in, I know I’m of the nature to grow old. Breathing out, I know there is no escaping growing old. I will grow old. There is no escape.