Ep 53 - Loving-Kindness MEDITATION

Ep 53 - Loving-Kindness MEDITATION

Monday blues? Not anymore! Sheri Matthews is here to sprinkle some joy and kindness into your week with her loving-kindness meditation. On this episode of 'Live Free in Recovery', Sheri offers a simple yet powerful practice designed to help you cultivate feelings of warmth, tenderness, and gratitude—both for yourself and others. With all the chaos in the world, it’s easy to close off your heart and mind.

But Sheri believes that through mindful meditation, we can keep them open and filled with kindness. The episode kicks off with Sheri's signature blend of humor and wisdom, reminding us that life is crazy enough without us being too hard on ourselves. She shares her personal struggles and emphasizes the importance of self-care, particularly in recovery. The loving-kindness meditation she introduces is a gentle way to reconnect with positive emotions, even when life feels overwhelming.

Sheri guides you through the practice step-by-step: finding a comfortable seat, taking deep breaths, and recalling moments when someone was kind to you. She encourages you to feel these sensations in your body and heart, transforming them into wishes of tenderness for yourself and others. “I wish to treat myself with tenderness. I wish that others be treated with kindness. I am full of gratitude, I am full of love”, she says.

This meditation isn’t just about feeling good in the moment; it’s a tool you can return to whenever you need a boost of compassion and mindfulness. Sheri wraps up the episode with her mantra: 'Breathe deep, laugh out loud, and just be present. So show up, go big, be bold, and live free'. If you’re looking for a way to start your week on a positive note, this episode is a must-listen.