Roots of Compassion: Cultivating Loving Kindness

Roots of Compassion: Cultivating Loving Kindness

From To Be a Mystic by Rev. Marcella Velandia Ciccotelli, M. Div, M. A. Ed

April 24, 2026 · 10 min · Season 2 · Episode 8

About this episode

This episode features a guided Loving Kindness meditation aimed at cultivating compassion and empathy.

In this episode, we return to a recording from 2025—a gentle Loving Kindness (Metta) meditation. At its heart, this practice is about widening our circle of compassion, starting with ourselves and extending outward to the world around us. Whether you are seeking a moment of stillness in a busy day or looking to cultivate more empathy for those around you, this guided session offers a simple path toward presence and peace. In this episode, you’ll find: A guided meditation focusing on self-compassion, neutral neighbors, and global healing. Deepen the Practice: For a transcript of this meditation and a deeper dive into how nature and mindfulness intersect, join our community at: https://open.substack.com/pub/thegroundedsoul Additional Resources: If you’d like to read more about the intersection of Loving Kindness and spiritual practice, I recommend this thoughtful resource: https://loyolaspiritualitycenter.org/loving-kindness/

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Marcella Velandia Ciccotelli

Topics covered

  • Loving Kindness
  • Meditation
  • Compassion
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-compassion
  • Empathy
  • Spiritual Practice

Keywords

  • Loving Kindness
  • Meditation
  • Compassion
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-compassion
  • Empathy
  • Global Healing
  • Spiritual Practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Loyola Spirituality Center, The Grounded Soul

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