In a recent side-line message to Birgitt, I shared the following
Buddhist meditation on loving kindness ("metta") with her. It
reminds me a bit of the challenge/opportunity of opening/holding
space....
Birgitt thought it might be of interest to others on this list,
so here it is.....(This is excerpted from a book by the same title,
"Loving Kindness" by Sharon Salzberg.)
.o00o.
May I offer my care and presence unconditionally,
knowing it may be met by gratitude, anger or anguish.
May I find the inner resources to be truly able to give.
May I offer love, knowing that I cannot control the course
of life, suffering or death.
May I remain in peace and let go of expectations.
I care about your pain, but cannot control it.
I wish you happiness and peace,
but cannot make your choices for you.
May this experience help me to open to
the true nature of life.
.o00o.
