The meditation begins in a way that surprises many people, because it starts by cultivatin

g loving feeling toward yourself. Yet this is not【C1】______ for selfishness, but rather for selflessness, since the【C2】______ and selfishness thrive on fear but【C3】______in love. In addition, the meditation gradually【C4】______ its scope to encompass friends, strangers, enemies, and【C5】______ all people and all life. The phrases are very simple. They traditionally【C6】______ four desired qualities, such as " May I be happy, kind, loving, and peaceful. " As the meditation progresses these phrases will be modified【C7】______ to, " May you be happy, kind, loving, and peaceful," and then "May all people be...etc. " Finally, the meditation becomes all encompassing,【C8】______"all people" with "all beings". To do the meditation, first decide how long you want to continue it, perhaps 10 or 15 minutes for the first time. Find a place where you wont be【C9】______and sit comfortably with your back straight and your body relaxed. Traditionally, the practice begins with a【C10】______ for, and offering of, forgiveness. It helps 【C11】______ anger and resentment that hinder love. Next, begin to mentally repeat your words. "May I be happy, joyful, loving, and peaceful. " Repeat your hope slowly and gently to yourself. No need to struggle or force any emotion to arise. Simply allow the words to【C12】______into your mind and【C13】______their healing influence. As you continue, a【C14】______of emotions may arise. Anger, fear, jealousy, and more may【C15】______ into the mind. Their appearance is actually a helpful part of the process, for these are the barriers 【C16】______ your experience of love. They naturally【C17】______ when you attempt to cultivate that love. By simply observing them, without【C18】______ or fighting them, they will dissolve and evaporate, leaving you【C19】______ of their painful effects. This is a crucial【C20】______process of spiritual growth.

【C1】

A．receiver

B．receipt

C．recipe

D．recession