Kindness and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. But don’t wait for Valentine’s Day to become mindful of how you treat others. Acting in kindness has some great benefits for you personally AND it might not take as much effort as you think.

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So what are these benefits? According to the Buddha, there are 11 advantages that you gain by acting in kindness.  You benefit, others benefit – sounds like a win win to me!

Bring On The Benefits!

Who doesn’t want what’s on this list? Seriously.

1. You will sleep easily.
2. You will wake easily.
3. You will have pleasant dreams.
4. People will love you.
5. Devas (celestial beings) and animals will love you.
6. Devas will protect you.
7. External dangers (poisons, weapons, and fire) will not harm you.
8. Your face will be radiant.
9. Your mind will be serene.
10. You will die unconfused.
11. You will be reborn in happy realms.

It Really Only Takes Less Than A Minute For Kindness

If these benefits are as motivating to you as they are me, then taking just a moment each day to show some kindness it’s well worth it.

And remember – acts of kindness come in all shapes and sizes. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Just a simple prayer of well being to someone in suffering or a genuine smile to a cashier counts as kindness.

So head out there into the world, show some kindness and bring on your benefits!

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