View all the scenes. One of them will appeal to you. Choose that one.

Focus on it for several moments. Notice the colors, the shapes, the texture and the tone the scene depicts to you. Sense the mood the picture evokes. And finally become aware of the emotions you feel as you gaze at the picture. As you gaze deeply at the picture, your mind will let go of all other thoughts. Now close your eyes as you begin your meditation.

While keeping the picture you have chosen in your mind, begin to give attention to your breathing. Bring you breathing to a slow steady pace. Each inhalation is longer. Then a pause, then a long slow exhalation. Continue…

Inhale … exhale …

Remember the picture you chose. Go into the scene. Place yourself in the middle of that picture. Remain there for a few moments. You are comfortable in the place you have selected and feel safe an relaxed enough to let your feelings show themselves.

Where did each feeling come from? What is the source of the feelings?

Each needs to be felt in such a way that you can almost hold it in your hand like a cherished possession. Close your heart around each feeling and hold it dear. It is yours. It is part of you and should be loved. Now all of the feelings are combined in one. This one feeling sits calmly within your heart and soul. It is felt as love … love of self.

Relax peacefully for the moment. Let the feeling endure.

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