A main aim of this practice is the strengthening of confidence in these qualities as both able to be felt and freely shared with others. May these support you and all beings!
Based on classic phrases with their intentional qualities, I’ve reframed them below in ways that resonate for me:
Metta / Kindness
May I / you / all beings be filled with loving kindness.
Let me / you / all beings connect with a sense of wellness.
May I / you / all beings be peaceful & at ease.
Let me / you / all beings know happiness.
Karuna / Compassion
May I / you / all beings be free of pain and sorrow.
May I / you / all beings hold my pain with mercy and compassion.
Let me / you / all beings be able to forgive myself for past mistakes.
May I / you / all beings love myself just as I am.
May I / you / all beings be kind and patient with myself and others.
Let me / you / all of us connect with a sense of safety whenever we need it.
May I / you / all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
