Expanding the Circles of Compassion

The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard · Feb 17, 2026 · 10m

In this meditation, I invite you to explore interbeing — the deep truth that we exist in relationship, not in isolation.

We begin by reflecting on the way compassion naturally expands, moving from ourselves to those we love, to those we meet regularly, and outward again to all forms of life. This widening is not forced. It happens gently, as awareness becomes fuller and more inclusive.

As we settle into the breath, we find a point of stillness where the in-breath becomes the out-breath. From this quiet centre, peace is breathed outward, first to those closest to us, and then more widely…