Sharon Salzberg on Increasing Acts of Kindness

10 Ways to Increase Acts of Kindness

By Sharon Salzberg

Kindness, as well as being a quality of the heart, is a skill. It deepens as we learn to pay attention to ourselves and one another with awareness. When we step out of our comfort zones and experiment with speaking to one another, listening to one another, and caring for one another in a different way, kindness grows. The fruits of greater kindness are revealed in our minds, in our lives, and in our communities. Here are 10 ways to increase your kindness quotient.

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Sharon Salzberg is a best-selling author and the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. Her most recent book, "The Kindness Handbook: A Practical Companion," was published in 2008.