Heartbreak Metta

Vito Politano | MAR 25, 2021

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Through the practice of metta meditation especially when working with people that challenge us (i.e., “the other,” our enemy, opponent), it can be a practice of working with heartbreak – exposing unhealed wounds or scars.

In my practice, people often come up that have essentially broken my heart – acted in ways that I experience as unkind, harmful, cruel, unjust, etc. Practice asks me to wish them well nonetheless.

Practice can sometimes lead to forgiveness, which is great (bonus!). Practice is the tool that allows us to stay broken/mended and open at the same time. When life gives us people and situations that break our hearts, we are also given the opportunity to break open.

May all beings be filled with peace

May all beings always love and feel loved

Midweek Metta Meditation

Wednesdays 7:30-8p (ET)

Join me for a weekly guided metta/lovingkindness meditation practice tonight. The offering includes a guided practice and some time for check-in and questions before and after. To join, please message me with the best email address to send the link. 

I am grateful for this opportunity to practice in community, and help spread the seeds of metta/lovingkindness.  

Vito Politano | MAR 25, 2021

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