<p>In this guided meditation, coach and certified mindfulness meditation teacher Anne V Muhlethaler leads listeners through a transformative Loving Kindness (also known as Mettā) meditation. </p><p>The practice begins with a focus on setting a meaningful intention, followed by a calming breathing exercise to help participants find presence and relaxation. Anne then guides listeners through loving-kindness wishes, starting with sending them toward themselves then extending to a loved one, then a neutral person, before turning to send the same well wishes towards a challenging individual. The meditation culminates with repeating these universal well wishes and sending them to all beings, fostering a deep sense of connection and compassion.</p><p>Anne emphasises the importance of understanding one's motivation for meditation and encourages reflection on personal experiences of wellness, happiness, peace, and love. The session is enriched with a quote from the Buddha, highlighting the power of a well-trained mind. </p><p>Anne concludes with expressions of gratitude, encouraging listeners to care for themselves and reflect on their practice. This meditation is a valuable tool for cultivating kindness and compassion, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking inner peace and connection.</p><p><p><i>If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback.&nbsp;</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>And thank you &nbsp;so much for listening!</i> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter at <a href="https://annevmuhlethaler.com/">https://annevmuhlethaler.com</a>. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Find Anne's guided meditations and courses on Insight Timer - <a href="https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler">https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For live meditations on Zoom, look up the schedule on <a href="https://www.meetup.com/mindfulness-meditation-geneva/">MeetUp.&nbsp;</a></p><p><i>and follow Anne on social media:</i></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/">@_outoftheclouds</a>  and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annvi/">@annvi</a></p></p><p><em>For monthly mindful updates, sign up for Anne's email newsletter The Metta View at </em><a href="https://annevmuhlethaler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://annevmuhlethaler.com</em></a><em>. Find Anne's guided meditations on</em><a href="https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em> https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler</em></a><em>. Check out her first online course,</em><a href="https://insig.ht/04hfEKn9uFb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em> Loving Kindness 101</em></a><em>! For live meditations subscribe:</em><a href="https://lu.ma/letrente" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em> </em></a><a href="http://lu.ma/letrente" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>lu.ma/letrente</em></a>. <em>IG: </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@_outoftheclouds</em></a><em> &amp; @annvi</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>