“Teach this triple truth to all: 
A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion 
are the things which renew humanity.”

- The Buddha

The Benefits of Metta 
(Lovingkindness) 
Practice

Many Metta practitioners have difficulty sending kind wishes to themselves.  It has been said that according to the Buddha:
 
You could search the world over and not find anyone more deserving of love than yourself.
 
These are the benefits of Metta as described by the Buddha:

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 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.

May you be happy, safe, and live life with ease.

May all beings be free...

May all beings be happy.
May they live in safety and joy.
All living beings,
Whether weak or strong,
Tall, stout, average, or short,
Seen or unseen, near or distant,
Born or to be born,
May they all be happy.

 - from the Metta Sutta
Sutta Nipata I.8