Meditative Story A self-love meditation, by Rohan Gunatillake
Feb 10, 2026
A guided self-love meditation that invites you to settle with breath and softening. It explores companionship including the steady love of a pet and the joy of passionate hobbies. The practice expands to universal compassion before turning inward to emphasize self-care rituals. Short prompts encourage naming simple acts of self-love and celebrating them.
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Approach Love With Openness
- Rohan suggests shifting from the charged idea of 'love' to an open curiosity to make it approachable.
- Openness lets the mind receive whatever arises rather than getting overwhelmed by the word 'love'.
Companionship Through A Beloved Pet
- Rohan shares a story about his dog Nessie and how pets bring steady companionship into family life.
- He explains that pets' loyalty can deepen love, especially when confronted with their mortality.
Return To What Energizes You
- Recall an activity or hobby that energizes you and notice the bodily sensations it creates.
- Consider making space soon to return to that pursuit if it's been neglected.