In the practice of tonglen, an attitude is assigned to each breath taken in and out. The purpose of this practice is to invert our common self-centered mindset. Instead of wishing happiness for oneself with each breath exhaled, the practitioner thinks, 'May all beings be happy.' Hence, seated in quiet meditation, every exhale carries the hope, 'May all beings experience joy.' In a similar vein, each breath drawn in carries its own intention. The practitioner thinks, 'May all beings be free from