The Practice

The Dalai Lama shared the following simple practice that will increase loving and compassion in the world. 

Becky, Philadelphia

1. Spend 5 minutes at the beginning of each day remembering we all want the same things (to be happy and be loved) and we are all connected to one another.

Buckeroomama, Hong Kong

2. Spend 5 minutes -- breathing in - cherishing yourself; and, breathing out - cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing, extend your cherishing to them anyway.

May, Germany


Maddy, New Jersey/NYC

3. During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the simplest person (clerks, attendants, etc., as well as the "important" people in your life; cherish the people you love and the people you dislike).

Rikako, Japan


Jen, Germany

4. Continue this practice no matter what happens or what anyone does to you.

Lola, Utah


The practice of cherishing can be taken very deep if done wordlessly; allowing yourself to feel the love and appreciation that already exists in your heart.

Happy Tuesday