Loving Kindness

Today when any pain arises

I will notice it gently and touch it lovingly

I won’t feed myself negative stories or thoughts about my pain

Even though it may really be hurting

I will just say, darling today you feel pain

I am sorry

I am here for you

You are not alone

You don’t have to stay silent

I am listening

You can be, for yourself

The loving, kind, patient presence

You long for

And you can look for any beauty

In this quiet peaceful present moment

By opening your heart

By opening your mind

To loving kindness