Most of us have no problem with the first two steps of loving-kindness meditation but many people refuse or detest even attempting the third step described below in Loving-Kindness part II. The ability to remain relaxed and calm of body and mind while doing the third step is a true test of one's conviction of oneness.
The second sutra of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra(s) says that, "yoga is the ability to master the active mind."
And sutra 1:33 says, "Maintain compassion (karuna) for all people no matter what their conditions and you will have a clear, peaceful and calm mind.
And sutra 1:51 says, "The mind has finally become crystal clear and free from any and all distractions."
If you are die hard liberal try imaging Donald Trump in your mind's eye and cover him with loving-kindness for as long as you can. And if you are a die hard conservative try imaging Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff or Chuck Schumer.
If you are not into politics try imaging a serial killer, child molester, a rapist or someone you cannot stand and give that person loving-kindness for as long as you can.
While doing the third step notice your internal emotions, reactions and energy. In other words, go inside yourself and become fully aware of your breathing, heart beat, thoughts, body temperature, etc. while you hold the image in your mind's eye. This is a way to study and get to know your self.
Are you really and truly into oneness and do you really and truly know yourself? Are you really and truly a yogi?
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