Metta Contact

Instructions for the leader

Activity: Eyes-Open Loving-Kindness Meditation Dyad Pair participants up in a quiet environment, sitting or standing comfortably facing one another. Pre-Activity Guidance: Frame this activity as a deep, high-vulnerability heart-coherence practice. Conduct a consent check for soft hand-holding and continuous eye contact. Remind participants that emotional release is natural and welcome. Structure & Rules: Physical Connection: Partners establish consensual hand-holding and maintain soft, continuous eye contact. Guided Phrases: The facilitator slowly speaks loving-kindness phrases aloud. Participants repeat them silently in their minds, directing kind intentions toward their partner: - "May you be happy." - "May you be healthy and strong." - "May you be safe and protected from harm." - "May you live with ease and kindness." Silent Reflection: Hold silent eye contact and mental repetition for 5 minutes. Closing Integration: Take one deep shared breath, release hands, and close with a gentle nod or smile. Timing: 5 minutes of guided meditation + 2 minutes of quiet debrief.