This is a mindfulness meditation called the loving-kindness meditation that allows us to develop compassion for people we may find difficult or for those we don't know well. It starts with lovingkindness for those for whom love and compassion comes easily and then moving towards those where compassion is difficult.
It involves repeatedly reflecting on others in a caring way:
May you be safe from inner and outer harm.
May you be happy
May you be well in body and mind.
May you live with ease
