LOVINGKINDNESS

The practice of metta  ~


The the universe is always full of amazing surprises.  I love that I am still thrilled when I watch a healing bloom right in front of me.  This morning an amazing and lovely example of lovingkindness unfolded as I was enjoying my cup of coffee.

Well let me back up a bit.  I didn't think my morning was going to be as relaxing as I am use to it being.  I am one of those people that cherishes peace and quiet with my first cup of coffee.  I'm not fussy or anything like that but I do love my meditative time in the morning.  But this morning as I walked into the kitchen to get my java, I realized my son had stopped by and was setting at the kitchen table with his computer trying to log in all of his work info for the week. ( a part of his job that he does not love).  I said, (in my normal sweet voice) 'g'd morning angel'...  and I got a gruff fussy 'g'd morning mom'.  I immediately thought to myself  'oh this isn't going to be my normal pleasant, relaxing coffee moment'.  So I got my cup and started to head into my office (b/c I didn't want to experience his fussy behavior that early in the morning) but the angels had a different agenda for me.  I felt this gentle guidance turn me around and set me at the table directly across from him.  As I have mentioned before in other posts,  I am a very energy sensitive  person so I immediately thought to myself  'if I am going to set in front of him I'd better shield myself from his fussy energy' and I did.

As I set there listening to him complain and fuss about his discontent with the procedures of work, I found myself feeling bad that he had to go through this type of anger especially this early in his day.  All of a sudden I remembered metta.
Metta is a simple meditation of sending lovingkindess to yourself (first) and then others, including those who are difficult.~  lol  

To practice metta you just sit quietly and focus on your breath, and begin sending love to the frustrated part of yourself, then to the issue frustrating you and then further extend that love to the universe.

As I did this I was looking at my beautiful son and hoping his day would get better.  All of a sudden I saw his forehead relax, his shoulders relax and the softness returned in his voice. I was so thankful that he was finding some peace within himself  (and I was thanking baby Jesus that my morning was staying pleasant as well).

So he finished up his work, lovingly gave me a kiss g'd bye and was on his way.

As I was setting in front of my computer wondering what I was going to write about this morning in the blog, my angels said,  'tell the story about metta'.

So I thought to myself,  I'd better call James and get his permission to use the story.  Here is the most amazing part  ~  

I called and ask him how he was feeling, he said, fine why?  So I shared with him about metta.  This was his response..  "He said:,  as I was setting there acting all mad and fussy, I felt bad about making your morning unpleasant, so I decided to let all of my anger go".   Now for all of you who know my son personally,  you know that he has a difficult time just 'letting go' that quickly.  Even he was shocked at how fast the anger was released.

  

He said:  I'm glad you called mom, and that we were both able to tell our individual experiences from that meditation.

Love Love Love, when we listen to Divine guidance.

So when you find yourselves having a difficult time throughout your day I hope the meditation of metta can help you shift into lovingkindness  as well.

Thank you my amazing son for being so open and sharing this powerful lovingkindness with me and everyone who is blessed to read this story ~
I love you ....  (oh and by the way,  he did give me his permission to share)

Books on lovingkindness ~
LOVINGKINDNESS  by Sharon Salzberg  
AWAKENING LOVING~KINDNESS  by Pema Chodron

Tina