Session 7: Love That Sees the Soul

In this episode, we reflect on Thomas Merton’s wisdom: “The beginning of love is the will to let those we love be perfectly themselves.” Through a gentle, letter-style spoken prayer, we explore how to cultivate a love that honors the sacred in others—and in ourselves.

Take a few minutes to breathe, listen, and let your heart be opened to a love that sees beyond appearances, beyond performance, to the soul itself.

⏳ Timestamps

00:00 – Opening chime & welcome

00:25 – Merton’s invitation to love

01:05 – A prayer for seeing the soul in others

02:36 – A prayer for being gentle with ourselves

04:00 – Love as a wide, open field

05:05 – Closing blessing & final chime

🌿 “May our love never be a cage, but a wide field under an open sky.”

#justbreathe #ThomasMerton #meditation #love #contemplation