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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 12 MIN

Ep. 147 | How Sending Love to Strangers Changed the Way I Fall Asleep

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode I'm sharing something that started as a genuine annoyance — major nighttime construction outside my home, 9pm to 6am — and turned into one of my favorite spiritual practices.  The ancient Buddhist practice of metta — lovingkindness — offers four simple phrases: may you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease.  Today's episode is about what happens when you turn your attention outward instead of staying inside your own frustration — and how sending love to strangers might be one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself.  Question to carry into your day: What is one situation in your life right now that is frustrating you — and what might shift if you sent love to the people involved instead of staying inside your own irritation?  Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://link.allyone.io/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System. Let's Stay Connected:  Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront Questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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Ep. 147 | How Sending Love to Strangers Changed the Way I Fall Asleep

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