Unity begins in the nervous system.

Unity begins in the nervous system. It’s the recognition of shared beingness — the felt understanding that our nervous systems affect, and are affected by, the nervous systems around us. We are not separate fields of energy; we participate in one shared energetic grid.

The practice of metta (loving-kindness meditation) offers both refuge and resonance. It supports our own nervous system while gently influencing the field around us. Using the phrases:

May I be happy.

May I be healthy.

May I be safe.

May I be at ease.

we intentionally call to mind lived experiences of these states — moments when we felt joyful and playful, strong and empowered, protected and resourced, content and peaceful.

Rather than holding these memories as ideas, we invite them into the body. Allow each phrase to open into a full, sensory experience: what do you see (colors, textures, shapes)? What do you hear (voices, music, sounds)? Are there smells, tastes, or physical sensations? Let the memory become a 360°, embodied reality.

Begin with happy. When you say “May I be happy,” let your body remember happiness. Is your body light or heavy? Energized or relaxed? Open or contracted? Stay with the sensations long enough for your nervous system to recognize the state. Then repeat this process with healthy, safe, and at ease, giving your body time to become familiar with each felt experience.

With practice, the setup becomes shorter. This is not about perfecting the words or visualizations. The practice is about attuning your nervous system to embody — and naturally radiate — happiness, health, safety, and ease. Not a forced projection or “Care Bear stare,” but a gentle, coherent presence that extends from the heart into the shared energy field.

This is especially useful when you’re facing situations beyond your control — witnessing something in public, consuming the news, or getting caught in judgment or fear. In those moments, you can recalibrate your nervous system with these simple phrases:

May I (you/we) be happy.

May I (you/we) be healthy.

May I (you/we) be safe.

May I (you/we) be at ease.

A quiet practice. A subtle shift. A real contribution to the field.

Here is a guided version on this meditation to support your practice.