meditation practice
Loving with Open Hands
Before you begin
Sit with your hands loosely closed on your lap. Think of one relationship you tend to grip.
The practice, step by step — read it all first if you like
Feel the grip
Notice what gripping feels like: monitoring, managing, keeping receipts.
Open slowly
Open your hands physically, slowly. Let the other person be a person, not a possession.
Wish freedom
Silently wish them their full flourishing — even the parts that do not include you.
Choose faithfulness
Choose what remains yours: your care, your honesty, your steady presence. Hold only that.
Accessibility
The hand movement is optional; the inner opening is the practice.
How long do you have?
Or read through it quietly above, at your own pace.