A reflection on how boundless Metta naturally becomes gratitude and generosity. Grounded in early teachings, elemental presence, embodied practice, and the simple movement of a heart learning to give freely.
Use the acronym of M.A.I.N. (Mindfulness, Attitude, Insight and non-clinging) towards mindfulness of wholesome emotion can lead to development and maintain these beautiful states of mind such as generosity, lovingkindness, compassion, joy, happiness and wisdom.
As we develop generosity, moral virtue, meditation and wisdom, our lives become simpler and we become more and more trustworthy. We become less entangled and at some point, we awaken to fully living the Dhamma.
Short Reflection & Guided Meditation including an Earth prayer by Stephanie Kaza | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene II | Online Wednesday-Mornings.
How the practice of dāna, generosity, supports a sense of abundance rather than lack, then looking at the wider societal and environmental benefits of bringing more awareness to not taking what's not freely offered
