In this special solocast with Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, she shares the definition of loving-kindness otherwise known as metta. Inspired by the work of world renown meditation teacher, Sharon Salzberg, she discusses the components of loving kindness as encompassing compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. Ni-Cheng shares her story of how she came to loving-kindness practice and how she practices it daily.  Through intention, curiosity, and practice you too can incorporate loving-kindness into your life. She ends the podcast with a loving-kindness meditation for the world.     Practice loving-kindness with Ni-Cheng in-person, in community, at the first ever Mindful Healers Retreat co-led with Jessie 7/2022.  Limited spots are still available! More information here: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-connect-in-nature The Forbes article referenced in the podcast: www.forbes.com/sites/robdube/2021/04/13/4-ways-sharon-salzberg-says-loving-kindness-can-change-your-life/?sh=5b7879266698 Sharon Salzberg’s website:  www.sharonsalzberg.com/meditations