11.15.2024 3 Guided Meditations for the Heart   For this Weekend Reader, we invite you to take a break from reading and join us in exploring three guided practices for the heart from the Lion’s Roar YouTube channel. Below, Spring Washam takes us through a self-compassion meditation, Chris Germer teaches a practice similar to tonglen to give and receive compassion, and Cheryl A. Giles offers a short and sweet five-minute metta meditation. We hope you’ll take a moment to nurture your mind and body with these enriching and heart-opening practices this weekend. May they give you the moment of peace, quiet, and connection you deserve.   Guided Self-Compassion Meditation Drawing on traditional metta meditation technique, Spring Washam helps us tap into our inner resilience, self-love, and cultivate overall wellbeing. ADVERTISEMENT Guided Meditation to Give & Receive Compassion In this 15-minute practice, psychologist Chris Germer gently guides you to synchronize your breath with compassion, taking in kindness for yourself and sending out compassion to others. 5-Minute Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation   Join Cheryl A. Giles for a five-minute compassion meditation to cultivate loving-kindness for yourself and others. LION’S ROAR PROMOTION