I think Metta Bhavana is incredible

SteadyBlue

Hi all-
I've gotten into Metta Bhavana meditation and times I've done it, I've had amazing experiences soon thereafter.

The first time, when I got to wishing metta to a difficult person, I tried cultivating metta towards this guy who lives across the hall from me who (until recently) had bullied me and given me all kinds of crap. The next time I saw him, he apologized for how he had acted towards me.

I did it today, and when I got to the "neutral" person, I tried cultivating metta towards this girl who lives on the same floor in my building. I don't really know her, but I get this vibe that she doesn't like me very much for whatever reason. About 10 minutes later I ran into her in the hall and she smiled and said hi. Usually she just gives me this blank look.

Is this all a coincidence, or is Metta Bhavana absolutely incredible?

TheJourney

You can't expect such obvious results all the time, but I wouldn't say it's entirely coincidence. Put out positive energy and positive things come back to you.

SteadyBlue

I know I can't expect this every time, but I was just shocked with the first case because this guy had TORMENTED me, and out of nowhere he apologizes. All I can say is that my former "beliefs" never held anything like that for me.

Cloud

There is also a vibe that becomes part of you. Animals can sense it.

upalabhava

Walking around with a smiling mind, you see a lot of smiling mouths.

BonsaiDoug

Cloud wrote: »

There is also a vibe that becomes part of you. Animals can sense it.

You may be referring to "limbic resonance."

Something Jack Kornfield refers to in his book, The Wise Heart.