The non-judgmental quality of mindfulness is very important. However, the absence of judgment toward unwanted experiences is necessary but not sufficient. We also need to cultivate the presence of kindness, compassion and love – toward ourselves, toward others, and toward the inevitable unwanted, painful and otherwise distressing experiences in life.
There are two especially important ways of loving others and ourselves, known to all of the religious and spiritual traditions of the world. Buddhists refer to them as ‘lovingkindness’ and ‘compassion.’ These are ways of relating to ourselves and others that promote acceptance, calmness, happiness, and freedom (especially from suffering-causing reactions and compulsions).
Listen to this guided meditation often. It cultivates not just love, kindness and compassion to others. It also opens you to contentment. A state of being that is necessary to feel joy towards yourself.
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