# Heartfulness Phrases

**Forgiveness Phrases**

* If I have hurt or harmed anyone, knowingly or unknowingly, I ask their forgiveness.
  * *shortened version*: I ask your forgiveness
* If anyone has hurt or harmed me, knowingly or unknowingly, I forgive them.
  * *shortened version*: I forgive you
* For all the ways I have hurt or harmed myself, knowingly or unknowingly, I offer forgiveness.
  * *shortened version*: I forgive myself<br>

#### **Loving-Kindness Phrases**

* May we be happy.
* May we be healthy.
* May we live with an open heart.<br>

#### **Compassion Phrases**

* May I be free from suffering.
* May I give myself the compassion I need.
* May I be safe & protected.<br>

**Joy Phrases**

* May you be happy
* May your well being deepen & grow
* May joy arise
* May your happiness not diminish
* May your good fortune continue<br>

#### **Equanimity Phrases**

* May I accept things just as they are
* May I be undisturbed by the comings and goings of things
* May I be balanced and at peace.
* I care about the pain of others, yet I cannot control it.
* May you have true equanimity.
* May I bear witness to things just as they are.
* May I remain peaceful and let go of fixation.
* May I offer care without hesitation, knowing I may be met with gratitude, anger, or resistance.
* May I offer care, knowing I don’t control the course of life, suffering, or death.
* May I find the inner resources to genuinely contribute where needed.
* May I be undisturbed by the comings and goings of things.