Ep #116: Metta Meditation - Loving Kindness with Leah Santa Cruz

In this week's episode, Leah Santa Cruz returns to the podcast to talk about ‘Metta’, also known as: Loving Kindness Meditation. In this week’s episode Michael and Leah discuss the practice of loving kindness as a way to counteract fear and hatred, and promote compassion. Leah emphasizes the importance of infusing love and kindness into our meditation practice, and together with Michael, she discusses the challenges of keeping our hearts open and compassionate. They explore the intersection of science and spirituality, and the need to adapt ancient practices for modern-day people. Leah even shares steps and techniques for incorporating loving-kindness meditation into your daily life and relationships. They also discuss the ripple effect of practicing love and positive energy, and how it can lead to positive changes in communities, and even reduce crime rates.  This episode highlights the potential of Metta Meditation for personal growth and transformation, and emphasizes its usefulness in addressing trauma and emotional healing.  Listen to the full episode to learn more about Metta Meditation and its power to enhance your relationships, spread kindness, and create a ripple effect of positive change. Instagram: @leahsantacruz Episode Chapters: 00:00 Unlocking Love and Kindness 02:43 The Power of Loving Kindness Meditation 05:07 Cultivating Metta  08:14 Cultivating Love 10:24 Healing the Heart: Practices for Releasing Emotional Blockages 14:19 Cultivating Love and Compassion in Meditation 17:17 Practicing Loving Kindness Meditation 22:51 Visualization 29:38 Healing and Transforming Emotions 31:54 The Power of Sending Love to Others 38:03 The Power of Self-Love and Loving Kindness Tags: Meditation, Metta, Loving Kindness, Compassion, Emotional Healing