The poem Immeasurable refers to Buddhism's Four Immeasurables--for the hopeful, a prayer of sorts; for the secular, a way of reforming one's intentions towards others via active reinforcement of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity.

For those likewise caught up in the thick of it, here is an intention to set for your upcoming week: Embrace Flowing Emotions...Name Them... Throw Them Back!