When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Exercises

• Breath meditation: Focus on your breathing, observing each inhale and exhale. This helps calm the mind and find inner peace.
• Loving-kindness practice: Silently repeat phrases aimed at cultivating goodwill towards yourself and others, such as: «May I be happy», «May all beings be happy».
• Working with difficult emotions: Instead of avoiding or suppressing negative emotions, try observing and exploring their nature. This helps you better understand yourself and your reactions.
• Presence practice: Strive to be fully in the present moment, aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. This helps reduce stress and anxiety.
• Compassion meditation: Imagine someone experiencing suffering and wish them relief and happiness. This develops a sense of compassion and empathy.