Metta Loving Kindness Meditation For Ukraine

Hello,

I'm Sandra.

Thank you for joining me today as I share my offering of support to the people of Ukraine.

This Metta Loving Kindness meditation is adapted to encompass all those who may be suffering with this message of compassion and kindness.

Please know that your good heartfelt energy is powerful and can have a huge positive impact in your community,

Across the nation and around the globe.

Find a comfortable seat and close your eyes.

Settling into the rhythm of your breath as you begin to lengthen,

Open and expand.

Allow your breath to guide you to a place of pure and good intention as you let go of anxiety and deepen your connection to what makes you feel safe and supported.

Think of all those you love and who love you,

Your family,

Your friends,

The unconditional love of a pet.

Breathe in this love and allow the warmth to envelop you and fill you up.

From this heart centered space,

We will begin the Metta meditation starting with you.

Either let my words wash over you or repeat them in your mind to further reinforce your sense of security and belonging.

May I feel safe and protected.

May I feel comfort in the knowledge that I am loved.

May I be filled with strength and courage.

May I be guided by compassion and kindness.

May I be free from fear and anger.

May I be free from suffering.

With this radiant energy of love and light emanating from you,

Turn your attention to the wider world.

Know that coming from this place of love and compassion will ripple out to those that are in need as you hold space for those who may be suffering.

Your deep resolve to spread a message of peace and unity will raise the vibration of positive universal energy.

Now our Metta meditation will be directed to the people of Ukraine and others who may be affected by this war.

Perhaps visualize the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag,

The bright blue of a summer sky and the yellow of a sunflower which is in fact the national flower of Ukraine.

In your mind repeat the following words of encouragement to this beleaguered country.

May you feel safe,

Protected and cared for.

May you feel comfort from loved ones and strangers.

May you experience kindness and compassion.

May you be filled with strength and courage.

May your suffering be short lived.

May you return to a life of well being and ease.

Loka,

Summer star,

Zukino,

Bavanthu,

May all beings and all life in every realm above and below in all directions be happy,

Be peaceful and be free from suffering.

Om Shanti.

Slowly open your eyes,

Your mind and your heart as you envision a world full of peace and love.

Namaste.