Kind for a Day
Wednesday, September 05, 2007 (01:45:54)

Posted by Cougar

Kind for a Day

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!