How connected to you feel to yourself and others? Do feelings of friendliness and kindness arise in you often? Or do feelings of judgment or indifference take center stage? How do you feel after wishing someone well? Maybe someone with whom you have disagreements?

In this episode we explore Lovingkindness—the first Face of Love. Lovingkindness is simply the wishing well for ourselves and others. It anchors our connection with ourselves and others through heart-felt friendliness. It breaks through even when anger and conflict arise. It helps us to see the whole person—not just the parts or aspects that we don’t like.

Lovingkindness can be practiced anywhere—practice it walking down the street—with a smile or a hello that says, “I see you.”