Try Loving Kindness

 

 

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   Love And Kindness

In realms where love and kindness bloom,
A tapestry of joy in every room.
Let my words paint a portrait fair,
Of love's embrace and tender care.

Love, a beacon that shines so bright,
Guiding us through the darkest night.
Its essence pure, a gentle stream,
Awakening souls from a dormant dream.

Kindness, a melody softly sung,
A symphony of compassion, every tongue.
It knows no bounds, no depth too deep,
Healing wounds that make hearts weep.

Love and kindness dance hand in hand,
Creating harmony across the land.
They whisper secrets to the breeze,
Planting seeds of hope amidst life's seas.

Love blossoms in the simplest act,
A smile, a touch, a selfless pact.
It nurtures hearts with warmth and grace,
Creating a sanctuary in any space.

Kindness ripples through the hours,
A language spoken with gentle powers.
It lifts the fallen, mends the broken,
Leaving traces of joy unspoken.

Let love's embrace be our guide,
Kindness as our constant stride.
Together, we'll weave a world anew,
A symphony of love in all we do.

For love and kindness, hand in hand,
Can heal the wounds of any land.
In this tapestry we'll eternally weave,
A testament to the love we believe.

James McLain 

There seem to be a lot of reasons this week to remind myself, and others, of the need for loving kindness and this poem, although simple, has a powerful message for anyone suffering and involved in conflict.

A place to start might be to practise the 'Loving Kindness' mindfulness meditation  which focuses on developing feelings of goodwill, kindness, and warmth towards ourselves and others.

Click here and here to find two versions of the practice. Click here to discover 18 science-backed reasons to try this meditation. 

Writing prompts:

•   Do you agree with the poet that loving kindness can heal ' wounds that make hearts weep'? Write about a time when someone's act of kindness has helped your wounds to heal.
•  The poet believes that loving kindness 'Can heal the wounds of any land.' Is it as simple as that? What words of advice would you give to today's world leaders about healing a country's wounds, especially in the Middle East?
• Set a timer for six minutes and write about a time when you have found it hard to show loving kindness to someone.