Heartfulness Phrases

Here are some of the common phrases used alongside heartfulness meditation.

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

Loving-Kindness Phrases

• May we be happy.

• May we be healthy.

• May we live with an open heart.

Compassion Phrases

• May I be free from suffering.

• May I give myself the compassion I need.

• May I be safe & protected.

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

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.