Balancing Kindness and Self-Protection with Difficult People
January 12, 2026 | 2 CommentsAudio only version is here
Meditation begins at 8:40
Dear, wonderful Open Heart Project,
I received a thoughtful question about how to offer loving-kindness to people who feel toxic, while still honoring and protecting our own boundaries. Before today’s sit, I wanted to share a few reflections with you.
If you have a question you’d like me to explore in a future video, please feel free to send it along. I’ll always keep your name and any identifying details private.
With love,
Susan
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2 Comments
Thank you Susan for this meditation. I am going to add the loving kindness meditation to my daily routine.
Thank you Incredibly much for these clues to not alienating myself when I am noticing things I disagree with.
It has SO helped me learn how to approach a past disappointment that violated my values, and also addresses my current concern for the country and planet. This helps so much!