This Loving Kindness meditation was written by Dr. Virginia Longoria. Dra. Longoria used it for her 2014 dissertation "Contemplating Culture: Exploring the use of Mindfulness Therapies with Diverse Groups" (New Mexico State University). She gave permission for its use and dissemination. We made minor edits in the process of recording. The edited versions are found here. The English recording was read by Shari Linares. The Spanish recording was translated and read by Melanie M. Domenech RodrÃguez.