Saying “thinking” is an interesting point in the meditation practice. It’s the point at which we can consciously train in gentleness and in developing a nonjudgmental attitude. Loving-kindness is unconditional friendliness. So each time you say to yourself “thinking,” you are cultivating unconditional friendliness toward whatever arises in your mind. Since this kind of unconditional compassion is difficult to come by, such a simple and direct method for awakening it is exceedingly precious.
