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C OMPASSIONATE I NTEGRITY T RAINING
A S ECULAR E THICS A PPROACH TO C ULTIVATING P ERSONAL , S OCIAL AND E NVIRONMENTAL F LOURISHING
F INDING F ORGIVENESS P RACTICE S CRIPT
(15 to 20 minutes)
In Preparation for the Practice:
During this practice you will be asked to bring to mind someone who has caused difficulties for you. This is
an advanced practice, so it is advised that you skip it if you do not feel ready. The first time you do this
practice, you should start with someone who has caused you a very minor difficulty, such as a criticism or
inconvenience. After that, you can build up to someone who has caused you a more significant difficulty.
Only after developing in this way and building strength in the practice should you meditate on someone
who has caused you significant harm. Before we begin, you may want to take a moment to think of the
person and situation you want to use during the practice.
Start of Practice:
If you are making a recording of this script, add the italicized text. If you are reading this script in a live
setting, omit the italicized text.
This contemplative practice is designed to be used in conjunction with the Compassionate Integrity
Training program. Many of the terms and concepts used in this practice assume knowledge that comes from
the CIT manual and classes. For more information about CIT, please visit www.compassionateintegrity.org.
Let’s begin the practice by taking a relaxed and upright posture. ( For instructions and tips about posture,
please listen to the Introduction to Contemplative Practices podcast. ) (pause 15 seconds)
Now begin whatever stabilizing practice or practices you find helpful, such as resourcing, deep breathing,
and focused attention. (pause 1 to 2 minutes)
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