Kind Friend

Today i picked my dog as my kind friend

And it made me sad and happy at the same time cause he died a year ago. He was there since i was 2 so i couldn't imagine a life without him in it but now i just think of him sometimes and know he had a life full of love and hopefully he knows how much i loved him and always will !

First meditation - friend

I learned that I should take the time to appreciate the little things about my friends, and to keep in contact and remind them that I’m thinking of them

Kind friends are hard to find

The only kind friends I trust anymore are animals. My trust level for people has been destroyed.

Wow

This one was amazing. Being able to imagine a kind friend or friends and having them here with me made me smile and realize how grateful I am to just have them in my life.

Kind Friend

I have been blessed with several kind friends in my life! It was difficult to choose just one...another lesson in mindfulness and learning how to focus when my thoughts tended to roam from one person to another.

Inner Beauty

I miss my sweet friend. She is total love and light and this made me wish I could buy a plane ticket today to go see her.

Focus of Friends

I find it interesting that I was able to visualize with such clarity all the aspects of my friend and the times we spent together. I loved this meditation practice.

Willing to accept 👽

This practice was something I can very much relate to I went to a party last night an had met some really cool people always be willing to let go an accept a friend 🖖🏽🦋🌻#DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER

Peace

I was diagnosed with complex ptsd a month ago. With this practice I can focus on the peace of having my dog with me, even when he isn’t around. I find myself grounded while imagining his weight on my legs and my anxiety relaxes.

Best friendship is a matter of touch

My best memories of my most cherished friends are all about touch. Hugs, caresses, their beloved smell in proximity... I need to feed myself with that nourishment more often...

I have a friend in Jesus

I can call on my friend at anytime and bask in His presence at anytime.

I miss my fur baby.

When the split happened I couldn’t take my cat Salem with me, he’s well and safe. This made me realize how much I miss him. Ugh, it just hurts now.

None

During this practice, I was asked to think of a kind friend... I came up with none.

My I be well may I be happy may I be safe

Thinking of my kind and happy friend made me smile and honestly made me feel a little better than where I was before

Interesting idea

I'm not sure that physical characteristics really exemplify what it is that invokes feelings of kindness from a friend but an interesting idea for a meditation nonetheless

Kind friend

Loved this one. Smiled the entire time. Great way to start my day!

Return to mindfulness

Even if I stray from practicing that it is not too late to start again.

Blessed

Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you to everyone around me.

10/19

It’s good to take time for yourself and refocus your life. It’s okay to take a minute or more to breathe and just find what calms and soothes your soul.

I learned how to reconnect with yourself on this short practice, I was feeling so good warm-hearted)

I felt happy, warm-hearted bringing dear person and reconnecting with myself

I learned how to reconnect with yourself on this short practice, I was feeling so good warm-hearted)

I felt happy, warm-hearted bringing dear person and reconnecting with myself

I need a lot more to

I need a lot more time to meditate & more than just a friend

Don’t compare me

I felt sad when the narrator said “people often begin to smile at this time”. I wasn’t smiling, and felt bad because I was being compared to others. Avoid the comparison please.

Refreshing

This was a good reminder that it is worthwhile to borrow memories from the past and you don't always have to stay present in the moment, especially if you're having a hard time and need to remember you are loved.

Kind Friend

I have a hard time letting people in, even family and friends. This was a great exercise to help break down that wall and cross some of those barriers. Also a great reminder that I do have people who care about me and that have my best interests at heart.

Great session! Thank you Lindy!

Wishing there were some way in Aura to directly tag another user to this one!😢 I know this will not tag her, but I believe my new Aura friend would enjoy this session.

Kind Friend

Thanks to Matthew for sharing about this session so that I got a chance to experience it. Thanks to Lindy whose kind voice I always appreciate. I like taking time to appreciate this friend of mine who is compassionate and kind and wise and an inspiration most likely to all who get to know her!

Kind friend

I did smile when thinking of my kind friend and his arms around me.

I learned that my kind friend is also my boyfriend ❤️ reminded me that there is love and positivity everywhere

Mercy

I grow I get attached I am a hook a needle stuck inside a fabric I am under where?

First mediation

The 3 minutes passed by quicker then I thought it would. I don't like that this is making me write more than I want to.

day 1

just the smallest things take away stress and i didn’t think about that before.

My best friend

Taking the time to truly appreciate my best friend and how like minded we are, how generous she is and how I could never find another friend quite like her I feel truly blessed to be a part of her life and this meditation is such a nice way to make her a part of my day as we don’t get to see each other often.

Sincere friendship

Glad to see my girlfriend this morning I have not seeing her for three weeks and let her know how I am doing, good friends when times are stressful

I lost a kind friend

Cherish your friendships. People can be kind but life isn't always.

Friends

I've lost a few "friends" recently and I'm learning to really value the true friends still in my life

Friends

You can bring the people you love and miss by just sitting still in the moment and thinking about them.

Connection

I am so lucky to have many kind friends in my life. By the end of this meditation I had my animal friends beside me. One cat on me purring away and the dogs curled up or leaning against me. Friends come in many forms.

Friends

I learned that no matter where I am my friends are always there

Visualize someone who makes you happy

If I think about someone who is special to me it will put a smile on my face. I usually find it hard to find my “happy place”, but I can always imagine my friend who lives far away from me and I think about how he made me feel.

A Kind Friend

Can be with you no matter where you are. Visualizing that loving, accepting, nature feels stink'n good. I'll be returning to this practice...often!

True friend

I learned that my true friend is my baby dog tigger. And yes. A smile came to my face when i thought of him. Happily I was also with him physically. But this would be lovely to meditate on when I’m stressed at work and visualize hugging my baby in my arms. Thank you

True friend

A true friend just want your love and nothing more. They don’t need anything from you. Seeing you happy is there main focus

Never alone.

My true friend is the Universe. Galaxies.. Sun to the Trees... Everything! I feel so connected.

My friend

A true friend stays with you no matter the distance, knows every aspect of you and still loves you and you love them back. You can talk and when you don’t is still okey

Stronger together

It’s nice to have someone you can lean on even if they aren’t always there .

What kindness means

What kindness means and missing my kitty lots which is with my parents on the other side of the country

day 6:

didn’t think i’d make it this far but i did from all kinds of people that helped even when they didn’t mean to

Gratitude and Self-Admiration

They can go hand in hand. A close person is close even when far away.

Kindness

I learned that I need more kind friends......and just because someone is gone doesn’t mean they aren’t still a friend.

Friend

This immediately reminded me of Tal 😊--I smiled and thought of a hug--right before the meditation asked me to think of it

Friendship

My only true friend passed 2months ago so it was lovely to reconnect

Kind Friends

A specific person came to mind and it did put a smile on my face. He is one person I know will always keep it real with me no matter what. He’s like my best friend

Kind Friend

The instant we were prompted to think of a kind friend, a smile and feeling of light-hearted joy filled me, as I thought of a kind friend and my dog who was snuggled by my side. This meditation was so simple and effective. Not only did it create joy, it also inspired me to be that “kind friend” who could evoke such joy, for someone else. I am filled with gratitude for this meditation.

Loved Kind Friend

Lindsey’s voice is so comforting to me. I was raised in the U.S. My parents and family are all British and her voice reminds me of my sweet and kind cousin and my mother who both passed away a few years ago. It’s wonderful to feel the love and kindness.

Loving Kindness

There were several friends at first, then one stood out with her warm smile, kind eyes and slight accent. Feeling my Energy rise up as the Love & Kindness was mutually shared. We hugged & both walked away smiling like Cheshire cats. Great ‘tool’ to have when I’m feeling blah & stressed and need to shift into a Loving & Kindness vibration quickly. Thanks Again Aura!

Kind Friend

My kindest friend is my wife. She is amazing and always here for me. I must appreciate that.

Kind friend

Since my little kitty was here leaning against my feet, it was her that I thought about. She is a good companion. One who seeks me out now. My husband tells me that when I am very stressed and not sleeping well, just the presence of my kitties brings my breathing to a more peaceful rhythm. :)

Animals

Can also be a source of friendship and even though they are not human and can't speak it doesn't matter as 80% of communication is non-verbal.

Kind friends

I have such a wonderful friend. Not only is she passionate and understanding, but she also patient with me in my healing process. I’m sometimes closed off and would rather be to myself, but rather than get angry that I don’t always call her or hang out, she simply is just there when I need her. When I finally snap out of my funk, she’s always there. I appreciate her so much.

Kind friends

My dogs were my kind friends tonight, snoring on either side of me and keeping me warm. As soon as I settled on them, I did smile and the questions were relevant even to pets.

Feel Good Friday 1-19-18

Good Friend. My fur babies like to meditate with me. It calms them down, which in turn allows me to have quiet time. My special friend on this particular meditation was my service dog, Bella, who was laying on my lap quietly. My other pup, Cora was getting a little anxious. It is so nice to be able to incorporate these 2 into my meditation. Thank you, Mindy. Have a nice day, Everyone!😀

Recalling the simplest of experiences brings joy

We can access this at any time during the day - just to think of a special friend brings a smile when it is most needed.

Oh snap

I learned that I’d like to spend more time with my brother because he is a burst of welcoming energy.

Kind friend

I learned that thinking of someone who’s always there and has been nothing but a good friend can ease your mood and help keep you sane and happy

I miss my friend😓

I hope to see them again..🖤 I was not aware how much I was not remembering until I did this practice but I am grateful for all the memories I have shared with them and I am also thankful for the practice which made me feel those happy memories of closeness again 💞🧘🏼‍♀️namaste

Friends

My friends are my rock. They keep me happy even when we aren’t together they keep the happiness flowing. They make me relaxed because I can be myself.

Kind Friend

An awesome way to start my day! Briefly meditating on the different aspects that make my Bestie such a blessing in my life uplifts me and gives me a positive start to my day. This meditation reminds me to stop looking down and in, focusing inward on myself. When life gets overwhelming this is my natural inclination. I need to look up and outward so I can see the whole picture, including the good things I still have amongst the chaos.

Brings a smile to my face.

I had a smile almost from the start of this meditation. I didn’t realize that thinking about people I love, is a form of mindfulness :) Very happy to learn it is :)

Kindness

Icanfeel the warmth of a friend Just bybringing them to mind :) Connection is very important

Kind Friends

I don’t need to know my friends personally; I know them through their kind, compassionate and encouraging words. I picture each one in my minds eye and know that each one is beautiful in his/her own way. 🙏

Unity

I single tree can be bent and broken by the wind. A forest of trees support each other through the toughest weather. ...feeling lucky to have my “trees”.

maddie’s bitch ass

it’s good to think about the ppl that make u happy and laugh

Stressless

I feel relieved, I feel a little bit stronger, and a little less stressed. I think this will help me through a lot.

Kind friend

Being able to focus and clearly recall every aspect of my long distance best friend, makes me appreciate our friendship even more.

Great for Attachment Issues

As someone with an inherited anxious attachment style, I often wake up feeling alone in the world. It doesn’t occur to me that people still care about me, or miss me, or think about me when I am not with them. I am an island to myself. When this feels heavy, pausing to envision my connection to something living gets me grounded once again. My dogs or cat. My kids. My husband. For beginners or those especially impacted by attachment trauma even connecting first with a tree or crystal (yes, earth’s elements are “living” just as the earth is living) helps. I appreciate that there is a meditation teaching this skill to others as it is truly valid and helpful.

Kind Friend

A kind friend makes a heart smile. I hope I am someone’s kind friend and I make my friends hearts 😊. Being Mindful

Love

I thought of my boyfriend and my brother and sister (figures) they are the best things in my life, I don't know what I would do without them♥️

Amistad

Hace tiempo alguien me compartió que más que otra cosa, yo necesito tener un amigo, alguien con quien compartir. Durante años he estado solo, pero nunca he podido encontrar algo similar o cercano. Y es en contados momentos en que siento arropo por parte de otras personas e incluso en esos momentos, siento más ese efecto de su lado que del mío, es decir, no siento que yo esté siendo lo suficientemente amigable para con la otra persona.

Kind friend.

I thought of my little sister. Even though she can sometimes trigger my anxiety or stress, she’s still the person who makes me the happiest.

I thought about one of my bestest friends, who always puts smile upon my face, makes me feel better.

He cares about me and appreciate my existence. I learned that I should be grateful to have him.

I felt a lot of anxiety right before today’s session.

I learned to channel my emotions towards something positive by thinking about something or someone that makes me happy

Little Friend

This practice immediately made me think of my sweet rabbit who passed away a month ago. My eyes swelled with tears. I miss that sweet little friend of mine every day ❤️

Anxiety

Super anxious for a job interview and this helped me breathe a little bit.

Anger

When i came to this session, i was angry and upset and felt out of control, but just imagining a friend next to me made everything a bit more bearable

Kind Friend Meditation

I found that thinking of a kind friend during my meditation was calming, but also made me feel grateful and fortunate to have that person in my life. This definitely lifts the spirit a bit.

Stress

I was really stressed before coming to this session. This really helped me relax and go back to what I had to do with a more calm mind.

I had been up for quite a while stressing about all the things in my life going wrong.

I learned that even when I feel alone I always have someone who makes me smile even on the hardest day, this meditation reminded me of the power she helps me feel and let me move on feeling less burdened and altogether happier.

Mindfulness

I could really feel the energy in this one very vivid meditation

Mindfulness

I could really feel the energy in this one very vivid meditation

Friend

Lyndi, yes! A friend of a friend, years ago. Warm memories and feelings. Thanks.

Progress

I learned that the thought of Ashley makes me smile and imagining her laying in bed with me was a wonderful thought. Imagining how she sounds and how she looks gave me joy and peace. Thinking about her touch her smell and her warm embrace was so fulfilling in that moment

Kind friend

My connection with my friends is more than just remote. Their physical presence or at least the visualisation of it is important, even comforting. Answering questions about my friends makes me think about what I really appreciate about them and their presence in my life

Kind friend

I miss being able to see my friends in person, and being able to think of them and visualize them is a comfort to me

Work in progress

I miss connecting with people, I been overthinking everything and it take away from the special moments, I will keep working on this, I am worthy of happiness

Kind Friend

It was so nice to start my day thinking about my friend and how they make me feel. What an easy thing to do to brighten my day

I have a friend

Who requires you to speak. Very. Slowly. Her name is Brenda, and I just love her! I can’t really talk, but she is very hard of hearing (or we each had brain injuries; I was hit by a car & she is allergic to bees, and when a bee stung her, she had a stroke). I love her, but I am forced to call her with a roommate or a family member translating for me. That’s what I was just thinking about!