| Unselfish
love is exemplified through a variety of real world qualities.
Compassion, caring, giving, and of course, kindness are all attributes
and manifestations of real love. The Kind for a Day meditation is
a straight-forward, yet powerful aid in the cultivation of unselfish
love. It encourages expressions of thoughtfulness by shifting our
focus from ourselves to someone else.
DOING IT:
Each morning, select
one person you know to be the recipient of your special daily
focus. It is best to choose someone you are in regular contact
with, such as a spouse, child, friend, or even a coworker. Make an
internal commitment to be especially kind, humble and thoughtful of this
person for the entire day. Take time during your day to think
about this person's life. What challenges do they encounter?
What fears must they face? What is it like to see and experience
the world through their eyes? Treat them with a hearty dose of
attentiveness. Bring them a cup of coffee, offer to run an errand,
or simply surprise them with a unique, heart-felt gift.
The next morning, you
get to start all over with a new person on your mind!
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