"I closed my eyes and started silently repeating these phrases in my head: 'May you be happy, may you be peaceful, may you be at ease.' They were directed at the driver, wishing him well."
"Across two studies, including a neuroscience study, we found that after just seven minutes of loving-kindness meditation, people felt more connected to strangers."
"The change was radical (and a relief!). By the end of the car ride he even showed me pictures of his kids."
A simple seven-minute Buddhist practice, involving silently wishing well to others, can transform interpersonal dynamics. After experiencing a frightening taxi ride, a person practiced loving-kindness meditation, which led to a noticeable change in the driver's behavior. Subsequent empirical studies confirmed that just seven minutes of this meditation increased feelings of connection to strangers, both subjectively and through measurable neural processes. This practice can enhance relationships and create a positive atmosphere in social interactions.
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