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Gentle Loving-Kindness Phrases to Come into the Moment.

Abby Dougherty
2 min readNov 16, 2023

Place your hand on your heart and belly (If it feels safe to do so. Modifications are always welcome). Inhale and exhale slowly, releasing any energy in the moment. Feel the warmth of your hand on that part of your body. Take at least 10 minutes to explore each loving-kindness phrase below. Keep a journal and draw and describe your embodied experience with each phrase. Take it slooooowww : )

  1. Feeling Supported: “May I feel supported and understood in my journey.”
  2. Inner Peace: “May I find peace within myself and trust in my inner wisdom.”
  3. Self-Love: “May I love myself unconditionally and recognize my own worth.”
  4. Strength and Resilience: “May I be strong and resilient, capable of overcoming any challenges.”
  5. Healing: “May I heal from my past and move forward with grace and strength.”
  6. Joy and Happiness: “May I experience joy and happiness in my everyday life.”
  7. Gratitude: “May I be filled with gratitude for the many blessings in my life.”
  8. Forgiveness: “May I forgive myself for my mistakes and learn from them with kindness.”
  9. Courage: “May I have the courage to be true to myself and follow my dreams.”
  10. Connection: “May I feel connected to others and know I am not alone.”

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Abby Dougherty
Abby Dougherty

Written by Abby Dougherty

Abby Dougherty, PhD, loves to learn, and produce scholarship on relational-cultural theory, virtual reality, AI, and using mindfulness in counselor education.

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